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EO53 AZC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 AZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,287 miles

boot floor and rear chassis heavily coroded

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes splitting

nearside front and rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

slight play in nearside and offside front top shock absorber mountings

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,338 miles

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

boot floor heavily coroded

offside rear inner wheel arch heavily coroded

slight play in nearside and offside top suspension mountings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,818 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/F + O/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R OUTER SILL WEAK

OIL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front SEAT BUCKLE MISSING

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

UNDER VEHICLE RUSTIE

Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,818 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

N/S/F + O/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

O/S/R OUTER SILL WEAK

OIL LIGHT ON

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front SEAT BUCKLE MISSING

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

UNDER VEHICLE RUSTIE

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,654 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UNDER SILLS RUSTIE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL POOR

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,436 miles

Offside front headlight fogged up.Rear tyrers cracking up.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 82,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front headlight fogged up.Rear tyrers cracking up.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 71,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,378 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,179 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 30,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EO53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EO53 AZC, 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 EO53 AZC registered?

EO53 AZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EO53 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 AZC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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