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EJ53 CXV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,669 miles

Front brake discs worn close to minimum limit

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 66,657 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn close to minimum limit

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges & slightly cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked & worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

parts of exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,266 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on edges & slightly cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edges & slightly cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,749 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,804 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 CXV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

Is EJ53 CXV safe to buy?

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