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EK53 BCZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,002 mi
Last recorded54,002 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,002 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,196 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

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

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear axle beam outer mounting bushes worn - movement becoming excessive

exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has a deep cut in centre of tread

o/s/r tyre has a screw in centre of tread

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,785 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)

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts worn to maximum limit

front wipers deteriorating

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,784 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming low

front brake performance uneven

front shock absorber top mounts worn to maximum limit

front wipers deteriorating

o/s/f brake performance showing distortion

rear shock absorber top mounts worn

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2009 29,706 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal free-play travel becoming excessive

exhaust badly corroding

front and rear shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

various scratches around vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,033 miles

O/S/Front lower arm bush split from bonds

Wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 BCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 BCZ, 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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EK53 BCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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