MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
O/S outer sill corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
O/S outer sill corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine management warning lamp illuminated.
near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.
near side front wheel rim shows extensive damage.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine management warning lamp illuminated.
near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.
near side front wheel rim shows extensive damage.
off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.
steering rack near side inner arm shows extensive play
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres 1.6mm
water in offside head light
off side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
evidence exhaust join leaks.
front service brakes show run-out.
lower engine/gearbox areas show slight oil/fluid contamination.
near side front, off side rear and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front headlamp beam image weak.
off side front headlamp/indicator unit shows condensation.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
evidence exhaust join leaks.
front service brakes show run-out.
lower engine/gearbox areas show slight oil/fluid contamination.
near side front, off side rear and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off side front headlamp beam image weak.
off side front headlamp/indicator unit shows condensation.
off side front screen washer jet requires unblocking.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
near side rear tyre is perished, shows deep splits at the tread, shows uneven wear and is out of shape.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front and rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off and near side front brake discs lipped.
off side front headlamp/indicator units show condensation.
off side front tyre tread worn uneven and is perished.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
evidence of exhaust join leaks.
near side rear tyre is perished, shows deep splits at the tread, shows uneven wear and is out of shape.
odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
off and near side front and rear suspension strut top mounts show play.
off and near side front brake discs lipped.
off side front headlamp/indicator units show condensation.
off side front tyre tread worn uneven and is perished.
off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
near side front tyre out of shape
near side front wheel out of shape
near side front wheel rim damaged
off sidse front lower arm bushes show bonding failure
near side front tyre out of shape
near side front wheel out of shape
near side front wheel rim damaged
off sidse front lower arm bushes show bonding failure
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EF53 PFX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PFX, 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 PFX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.
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