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EK53 NHA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,135 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,002 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,002 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,125 miles

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

rear wheell bearing slightly noisey

slight play in front strut top mountings

slight wear in front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,606 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 26,155 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres rubbing plastic inner wing panels slightly.

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 NHA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

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

Is EK53 NHA safe to buy?

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