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EK53 AZC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,526 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,628 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,612 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,724 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 43,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 40,160 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres cracking up

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front tyres out of shape on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,717 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 29,539 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush splitting from bonding o/s/f tyre low on tread both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

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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EK53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK53 AZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 AZC registered?

EK53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EK53 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 AZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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