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OU53 EKC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,982 mi
Last recorded51,982 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 EKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 51,982 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2007 43,175 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s front wing insecure.

play in o/s front top suspension mount.

spare wheel damaged.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,791 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 33,791 miles

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

play in n/s/f top suspension bush

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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OU53 EKC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU53 EKC, 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 OU53 EKC registered?

OU53 EKC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is OU53 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 EKC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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