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EJ53 CZT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,881 mi
Last recorded80,881 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,021 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear floor, closing sills & outer sills within (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both dip beam patterns slightly weak

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,921 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,788 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,281 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 64,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,516 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

offside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

all tyres perishing

gearbox selecter shaft leaking

nearside lover arm rear bush starting to split

tracking tyres worn uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,030 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

all tyres perishing

gearbox selecter shaft leaking

nearside lover arm rear bush starting to split

tracking tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2008 10,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,501 miles

slight marks in screen

Pass 13 Nov 2006 10,119 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 CZT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 CZT registered?

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

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