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EO53 FND

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,565 mi
Last recorded53,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside front top shocker bearing starting to seize

offside rear axle bush slighty perished

oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 34,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,868 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 16,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 9,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 8,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

deterioration of o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear mounting.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

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 FND is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EO53 FND, 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 FND registered?

EO53 FND is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is EO53 FND safe to buy?

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