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EJ53 CXK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,638 mi
Last recorded56,638 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,253 miles

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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,620 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,540 miles

coolant low

susp.creaks

Fail 19 Oct 2009 38,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

coolant low

susp.creaks

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,093 miles

noise from steering column cowlings

slight play n/s/f top susp.mount

Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,822 miles

n/s/r brake noise

n/s/r tyre tread starting to mishape

play in front top susp.mounts

small split o/s/f lwr.arm rear bush

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 CXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

EJ53 CXK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is EJ53 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 CXK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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