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EX53 WFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,673 mi
Last recorded81,673 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,673 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S &O/S (5.2.6)

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

Engine management light on

Engine running rough/irratic

Exhaust emissions only just to standards

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S Headlamp condensated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,453 miles

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on edges & unevenley

O/S Headlamp condensated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,450 miles

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

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on edges & unevenley

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension bushes deterioating

O/S Headlamp condensated

Oil leak

Some corrosion starting to become present around vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,752 miles

O/S Headlamp condensated slightly

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S Headlamp condensated slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,844 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,598 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,673 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,635 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,093 miles

Some slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 16,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 11,850 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 WFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

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

Is EX53 WFZ safe to buy?

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