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EN53 KZD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,547 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 80,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,081 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 63,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded just to standard (3.6.B.2c)

outer sills coroding

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor

slight corrosion o/s/f sill

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from around oil filter

slight corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f floor

slight corrosion o/s/f sill

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,660 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

slight lift in front top suspension mounts

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

o/s/r tyre starting to split

slight lift in front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 42,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,475 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs in poor condition

front lower arm bushs starting to unbond

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,404 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,290 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,290 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,367 miles

both front top shock mounts just meet criteria for play

n/s/f lower arm bush unbonding , will need replacement soon

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre, unrepairable

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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EN53 KZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN53 KZD, 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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EN53 KZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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