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EO53 SCZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,409 mi
Last recorded74,409 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 74,409 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 74,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 65,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,723 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 18 Jul 2009 55,723 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,880 miles

Small cut to N/S/F tyre side wall.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 49,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Small cut to N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,397 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 44,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,241 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 SCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

EO53 SCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EO53 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 SCZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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