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EK53 ZGB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,252 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 73,388 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteroirated

Fail 4 Aug 2012 73,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses slightly deteroirated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,431 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,174 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,174 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,152 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,931 miles

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

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 ZGB 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 61.5%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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