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EK53 EBX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 131,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 127,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 124,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,026 miles

both front top mounts slight play

engine mountshave play

slight play in stablizer links

Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,986 miles

1. NSF WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY INSECURE

2. POWER STEERING FLUID VERY DIRTY LOOKING/DARK GREY?

Fail 13 Feb 2012 111,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

1. NSF WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY INSECURE

2. POWER STEERING FLUID VERY DIRTY LOOKING/DARK GREY?

3. OSR TYRE - NAIL IN TREAD (HAS FAILED ANYWAY)

4. OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER AND ALSO POSSIBLE RC GASKET

Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,719 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 61,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 21 Nov 2007 43,651 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,238 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 26,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

EK53 EBX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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