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EX53 ZGO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,234 mi
Last recorded38,234 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ZGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 38,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mount broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rott setting throughout hole vehicle

Pass 9 May 2025 37,580 miles

Nearside Seal corroded.

Offside Seal corroded.

Pass 1 May 2024 36,787 miles

Nearside Front floor area slight corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor area slight corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 36,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle subframe mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor area slight corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front floor area slight corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 36,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,788 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2021 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,241 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all tyres tread perished

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,196 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,211 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,708 miles

spare wheel is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,018 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 28 Aug 2013 20,899 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,899 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,154 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 15,457 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reconmend screen replaced by next mot just in limit

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,149 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 ZGO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 ZGO registered?

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

Is EX53 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 ZGO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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