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EJ53 AVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,301 mi
Last recorded81,301 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 AVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 1 Mar 2018 81,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

eml on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,011 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine malfunction light on

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 67,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,712 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no plate slightly loose

Fail 23 Jan 2013 62,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,382 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 60,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,542 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 58,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,458 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 20,458 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front top suspension mount as play

nearside rear tyre slight side wall damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,010 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 16,010 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

rear seat base not secure

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 AVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

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

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