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EF53 NKO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,789 mi
Last recorded33,789 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around both front lower arm subframes and chassi rails (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 33,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner sill at wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r wheel arch inner sill area close to rear axle mounts on both sides of vechile (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around both front lower arm subframes and chassi rails (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,652 miles

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

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

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

signs of a coolant leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 32,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe rear mount, corroded on floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

signs of a coolant leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,491 miles

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bent slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 31,491 miles

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

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

front tyres low and n/s/r perished/cracked

o/s/f brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bent slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,996 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split

o/s/r tyre badly perished/cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,011 miles

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

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

oil leaks engine/gearbox

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,560 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,634 miles

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

oil leak gearbox/diff area

Fail 4 Nov 2011 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper smearing windscreen

oil leak gearbox/diff area

Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,313 miles

front road rim damaged o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,934 miles

o/s/f road rim damage

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,715 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 NKO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

EF53 NKO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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