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EF53 PUJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 79,915 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 67,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,108 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,174 miles

front tyres wearing from inside

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing from inside

Fail 29 Oct 2011 28,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs slight worn

Pass 29 Oct 2011 28,973 miles

front discs slight worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,474 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 9,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 2,628 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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EF53 PUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EF53 PUJ, 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 EF53 PUJ registered?

EF53 PUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is EF53 PUJ safe to buy?

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