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EO53 SZK

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,141 mi
Last recorded86,141 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 SZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 86,141 miles

heavy corrosion to under body repairs heavy undersealed

temp battery repair

Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,415 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,520 miles

Rust on both side side sills.

Rust on front brake discs.

nearside front tyre wearing from inside.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rust on both side side sills.

Rust on front brake discs.

nearside front tyre wearing from inside.

Pass 2 May 2015 68,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 1 May 2015 68,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres badly perished/cracking

large cuts in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,944 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,862 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-45-R16

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,862 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE 195-45-R16

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 48,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 43,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,662 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,100 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 SZK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZK, 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.

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What year was EO53 SZK registered?

EO53 SZK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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