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EO53 KLJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 106,501 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 106,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 101,826 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,532 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,405 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,981 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,681 miles

both front suspension leg upper mountings worn to limit.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,762 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to crack within the tread and on the outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,140 miles

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 KLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

EO53 KLJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EO53 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 KLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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