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EJ53 DDE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,334 mi
Last recorded37,334 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 37,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,808 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep split at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

off and nearside front floor pan shows weakness

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep split at the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

off and nearside front floor pan shows weakness

off and nearside front wiper blades performance not tested.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration/play.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,278 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 26,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded within axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 26,101 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack pinion (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,823 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 21,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 19,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,872 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 16,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,527 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 13,302 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 9,402 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 7,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 5,355 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 DDE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

EJ53 DDE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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