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EK53 DYX

2003 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,470 mi
Last recorded63,470 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Fouling (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/ inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis rail/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,845 miles

Corrosion starting in floor -not under sealed roun new weld patches

Corrosion starting round fuel filler cap

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis n/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,815 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, inner sills -n/s , o/s (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch-inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion starting in rear end of chassis rails -not in prescribed area

Corrosion starting round fuel filler cap

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis rails n/s , o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,970 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,690 miles

offside rear coilspring fractured at upper extreme - function of spring not impaired and locates correctly after jacking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,030 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 41,719 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 41,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,263 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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EK53 DYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYX, 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 EK53 DYX registered?

EK53 DYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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