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EX53 YFR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 109,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,764 miles

corrosion to both sills

Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 3 Oct 2012 74,529 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,529 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,656 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both lower sills have slight surface corrosion

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 67,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both lower sills have slight surface corrosion

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,570 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,570 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,801 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,801 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Sep 2007 22,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,816 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 16,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 YFR 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 66.7%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

EX53 YFR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is EX53 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 YFR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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