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EF53 LKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,881 mi
Last recorded56,881 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 56,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 48,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,881 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,594 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,355 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,059 miles

all tyres cracking but not down to cords

Fail 26 Nov 2007 16,059 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all tyres cracking but not down to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,324 miles

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

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

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 LKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF53 LKZ registered?

EF53 LKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EF53 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 LKZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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