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EK53 ZFT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ZFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play both sides of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,755 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,297 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 73,682 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2015 72,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,419 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,536 miles

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,705 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 44,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 37,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,240 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 ZFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

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

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