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EF53 LZH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

95,717 mi
Last recorded95,717 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 LZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,717 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing wheel rim (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around fuel flap

front brake discs corroded

front sub-frame mounts corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 87,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and rear end holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken away chassis end holed and corroded (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak engine

Fail 18 Aug 2016 84,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS harness. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS harness. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. O/s/r chassis leg corroded. N/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to tear.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 79,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,075 miles

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,070 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine managment light on

offside rear chassis corroded

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,901 miles

near side front wish boan rear bush ditiriorated slightly

off side front wish boan rear bush ditiriorated slightly

off side rear axel mounting worn slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

near side front wish boan rear bush ditiriorated slightly

off side front wish boan rear bush ditiriorated slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,027 miles

Front brake discs corroded.Spare tyre not inflated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,643 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,073 miles

Both Front Springs Corroded advise replacements soon

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,269 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,681 miles

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 LZH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZH, 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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EF53 LZH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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