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EK53 HPA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,892 mi
Last recorded69,892 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,892 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mainly sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,892 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 67,892 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2015 58,837 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded side sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 46,869 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,666 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,779 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 25,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,297 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 HPA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

EK53 HPA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is EK53 HPA safe to buy?

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