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EJ53 CZD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 CZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,161 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,786 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling tyre (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling tyre (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 45,276 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,799 miles

brake pedal effort good but pedal feels a little spungy advise to be checked out

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,561 miles

offside tyre outer wall snall cut

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,048 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 20 Nov 2009 34,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,409 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 CZD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CZD, 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 CZD registered?

EJ53 CZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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