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EJ53 AXT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 AXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,549 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,291 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 41,018 miles

Front brake discs poor, corroded on insides, pads approx 65% worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres low on edges and "feathering" on insides

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,018 miles

Front brake discs poor, corroded on insides, pads approx 65% worn

Rear tyres low on edges and "feathering" on insides

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,680 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,680 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,731 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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EJ53 AXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EJ53 AXT, 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 EJ53 AXT registered?

EJ53 AXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is EJ53 AXT safe to buy?

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