MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Condensation in Os head-lamp
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Osr wheel arch corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre exhaust rusting
Condensation Os headlamp
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nsr tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear inner sills & Nsr floor rusting
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre exhaust rusting
Condensation Os headlamp
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nsr tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear inner sills & Nsr floor rusting
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
engine missfireing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 DBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?
EJ53 DBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is EJ53 DBU safe to buy?
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