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EJ53 HKO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,169 mi
Last recorded68,169 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 68,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,813 miles

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

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

both rear tyres start to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,297 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,587 miles

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

front top mounts slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,594 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,378 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 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

EJ53 HKO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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