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EO53 SXG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,757 mi
Last recorded69,757 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SXG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,757 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,083 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,384 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight leak from clutch feed pipe

Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,211 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 SXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

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

Is EO53 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 SXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO53 SXG have outstanding finance?

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