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EX53 ZBR

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,069 mi
Last recorded87,069 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

O/S seal is corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 86,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,127 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear end of sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at front (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

car has numerous points of surface corrosion to sills and to underside

Fail 26 May 2016 81,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill in centre (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,310 miles

slight corrosion to offside & nearside front floors.

slight corrosion to offside outer sill.

Fail 7 May 2015 76,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to offside & nearside front floors.

slight corrosion to offside outer sill.

Pass 17 May 2014 73,205 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 68,460 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 68,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,124 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,124 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,016 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,793 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 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

EX53 ZBR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EX53 ZBR safe to buy?

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