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EK53 FOC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,598 mi
Last recorded51,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 FOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bearing & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,417 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 49,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 146,843 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 146,843 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,499 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 38,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,798 miles

both number plates cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 27,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both number plates cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,464 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 20,464 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 17,940 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,094 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 FOC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EK53 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

EK53 FOC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EK53 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 FOC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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