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EK53 PMX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 89,084 miles

1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode.

2. Nearside front brake hose starting to perish.

3. Damage to offside rear panel, no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 21 May 2015 77,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both outer sills becoming corroded

front and rear no plates becoming deterated

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 20 May 2015 77,696 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both outer sills becoming corroded

front and rear no plates becoming deterated

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,075 miles

1. Nail in offside rear tyre. 2. Both outer sills becoming corroded. 3. Nearside and offside front inner wish bone rear mounting bushes becoming perished.

4. Front brake pads wearing low. 5. Front and rear number plates becoming delaminated.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,328 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,327 miles

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

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,338 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 692,589 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,063 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,990 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 PMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK53 PMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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