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EA53 CHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,327 mi
Last recorded102,327 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,327 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,306 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 91,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 91,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,669 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 85,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine light on

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,784 miles

Engine light on

Off side drive shaft oil seal weaping

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Off side rear chassis leg starting to corrode

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine light on

Off side drive shaft oil seal weaping

Off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Off side rear chassis leg starting to corrode

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 71,450 miles

Light windscreen damage

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 71,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Light windscreen damage

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,923 miles

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

Windscreen damage zone A

Wipers in poor condition

front o/s rear wish bone bush deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen damage zone A

Wipers in poor condition

front o/s rear wish bone bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,671 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 53,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 36,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

slight screen damage

Fail 26 Oct 2006 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

slight screen damage

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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EA53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EA53 CHJ, 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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EA53 CHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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