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ET53 LGY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,432 mi
Last recorded73,432 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the naith (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

the corroded has been repaired and coated by seal filer

Fail 13 Feb 2017 73,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion under the naith (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,249 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,849 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,549 miles

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

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

play in both top mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,247 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension mounts have play

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension mounts have play

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,076 miles

1.rear wiper split 2.rear brake performance low

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ET53 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET53 LGY, 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 ET53 LGY registered?

ET53 LGY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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