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EX53 KBK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 KBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,456 miles

near side front brake pads wearing low

play in off side front suspension top mount

some play in steering mechanism

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge in one spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side front brake pads wearing low

play in off side front suspension top mount

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,248 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,808 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,808 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,159 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,159 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,726 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 48,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,500 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,338 miles

n/s/r tyre weaing inside edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inside edge ( out of shape )

Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,338 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre weaing inside edge

o/s/r tyre stepped inside edge ( out of shape )

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,676 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

play in n/s/rear top mount

Fail 8 Aug 2009 44,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all 4 tyres cracking

mil light on

play in n/s/rear top mount

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,886 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 37,885 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,424 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 23,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,212 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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EX53 KBK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX53 KBK, 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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EX53 KBK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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