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EJ53 HYA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,209 mi
Last recorded81,209 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 81,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 81,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 77,981 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 77,981 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 73,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 73,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2014 69,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,146 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 62,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,431 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 50,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs need attion

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,757 miles

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

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

front brake discs need attion

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,537 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,753 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres touch inner wheel arch plastic liners on full lock

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,644 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 HYA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

EJ53 HYA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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