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EK53 NFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 NFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 61,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,675 miles

exhaust loose at front flexible pipe whilst still supported advise attention

Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,673 miles

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

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

exhaust loose at front flexible pipe whilst still supported advise attention

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,205 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,379 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

Fail 22 Jun 2010 52,379 miles

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

front pads wearing low

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,238 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,211 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,002 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 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

EK53 NFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is EK53 NFZ safe to buy?

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