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EA53 NRJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NRJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,107 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 76,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,836 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,137 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,795 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 53,794 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,434 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,267 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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EA53 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA53 NRJ, 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 EA53 NRJ registered?

EA53 NRJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is EA53 NRJ safe to buy?

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