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EX53 KSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,339 mi
Last recorded88,339 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,339 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on both n/s and o/s outer and inner sills, a-posts and rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,127 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,620 miles

front roll bar (d) bushes worn.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front roll bar (d) bushes worn.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,864 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,726 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,332 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,714 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 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX53 KSZ, 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 EX53 KSZ registered?

EX53 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EX53 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 KSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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