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ET53 LHV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 50,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 40,278 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 36,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 29,387 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 13,833 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 13,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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 LHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET53 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

Is ET53 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 LHV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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