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EO53 DYX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 DYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,386 miles

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

Passenger door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn.

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

Passenger door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 77,602 miles

N/S/F bumper slightly loose.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear numberplate slightly cracked.

Slight engine hesitation.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,863 miles

Slight tight spot in steering.

rear number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,853 miles

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

Rear numberplate slightly cracked.

Slight tight spot in steering.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,752 miles

play in top front suspension mounts both sides when jacked up and suspesion hanging as per manufactures making

very slight parting in nearside front lower arm rear bonded bush

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,520 miles

rear number plate cracked around fixing screw

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,981 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 DYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO53 DYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 DYX registered?

EO53 DYX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EO53 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 DYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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