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EJ53 CWX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,088 mi
Last recorded41,088 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting, started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under radiator area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wipers smeary

Fail 10 Apr 2021 41,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting, started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under radiator area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Wipers smeary

Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,033 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 41,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion end of sill by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 41,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion end of sill by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,920 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 40,489 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 40,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,911 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,659 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 30,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,795 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 17,259 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 CWX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ53 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

EJ53 CWX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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