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EJ53 DBU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,698 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,977 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 75,953 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,699 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,407 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 48,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,789 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 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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EJ53 DBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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