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EJ53 AVD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,761 mi
Last recorded79,761 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 AVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,761 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 69,463 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres near to legal limit of 1.5 mm advise new asap

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,458 miles

both front tyres near to legal limit of 1.5 mm advise new asap

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,677 miles

near front top mounting slight worn

off side front top mounting slight worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 50,677 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near front top mounting slight worn

off side front top mounting slight worn

Fail 25 Jul 2009 42,602 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,602 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,454 miles

O.S.R. tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,611 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 18,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EJ53 AVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EJ53 AVD, 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 EJ53 AVD registered?

EJ53 AVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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