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EO53 STZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,873 mi
Last recorded58,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 54,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre was flat when presented for test

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front inner wing's corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded border line (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 51,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 51,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis & Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis & Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 51,168 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis & Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis & Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 49,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,685 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,546 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,061 miles

front brake discs are slightly scored and corrossion.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,012 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 8,418 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 STZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

EO53 STZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is EO53 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 STZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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