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EF53 OVA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,460 mi
Last recorded57,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,618 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 52,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 42,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 40,046 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 38,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,286 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,711 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 35,711 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 33,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 25,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,488 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 OVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

EF53 OVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is EF53 OVA safe to buy?

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