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EK53 NHE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,652 mi
Last recorded45,652 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,652 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear axle bushes slight play

engine management light on dash

front wiper blades deteriated slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,326 miles

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

front brake discs worn on faces

Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,301 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn on faces

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,076 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 NHE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

Is EK53 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 NHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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