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ExpiredMileage
38,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both head lights are scratched.
Both washer jets working but one jet on each side is blocked.
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre badly cracking between treads.
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches to screen (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 165/65 R13 77T (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to excess on outer edge below limit. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both head lights are scratched.
Both washer jets working but one jet on each side is blocked.
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre badly cracking between treads.
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches to screen (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak stains engine area
Both front washer jets working but one jet on each side blocked
O/S/R Tyre starting to crack between treads and side wall
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak engine area
Both front washer jets working but one jet on each side blocked
Coolant leak stains engine area
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/R Tyre starting to crack between treads and side wall
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
offside rear shock absorber damp
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 rear shock absorber damp
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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EK53 ZDY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?
EK53 ZDY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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