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EF53 PFX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,450 mi
Last recorded114,450 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,450 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 114,450 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,782 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 107,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,859 miles

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.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 99,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,387 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 89,387 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 77,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 64,296 miles

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.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 64,296 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,446 miles

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.

Fail 8 Dec 2007 52,446 miles

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.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 42,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 42,986 miles

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

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 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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