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EJ53 CXF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,127 mi
Last recorded38,127 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,127 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in nearside front suspension top mount

Fail 15 Nov 2018 38,127 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,090 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 16,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 16,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,880 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,304 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has damage to its outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,756 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,343 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to split

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,557 miles

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

rear numberplate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,155 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 9,155 miles

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 7,473 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 7,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,325 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 6,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,630 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 CXF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

EJ53 CXF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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