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EK53 OSF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 OSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,269 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 46,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,558 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,379 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,986 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,986 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,853 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,126 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 OSF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSF, 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 OSF registered?

EK53 OSF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EK53 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 OSF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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