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EK53 GKL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,787 mi
Last recorded62,787 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,787 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 57,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,726 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 43,530 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 30 Jul 2011 34,450 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 29,930 miles

each rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,969 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

parking brake lever set high

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,864 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 GKL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

EK53 GKL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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