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EO53 SFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,460 mi
Last recorded47,460 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 47,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 47,460 miles

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 7 May 2015 37,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,373 miles

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,274 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 May 2012 31,242 miles

engine light on

spare wheel missing

Fail 31 May 2012 31,242 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

spare wheel missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,996 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,938 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 SFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

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

Is EO53 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 SFZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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