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EF53 PFN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,794 mi
Last recorded32,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,163 miles

N/S/F Wishbone rear bush is slightly split

Fail 21 Feb 2013 27,163 miles

N/S/F Wishbone rear bush is slightly split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,040 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 25,011 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,401 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,438 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 11,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 9,523 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 PFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

EF53 PFN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is EF53 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 PFN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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