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EF53 LHH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,729 mi
Last recorded101,729 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 92,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 81,412 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 73,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,759 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 64,759 miles

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,221 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and slightly out of shape n/s and o/s/r .

Front tyre wear edges close to limits n/s and o/s/f .

Nearside Inner Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,170 miles

both rear wish bone bushes starting to come un-bonded

passangers side front road wheel slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,907 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside front wishbone bush unbonding

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EF53 LHH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 LHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF53 LHH registered?

EF53 LHH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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