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EJ53 JJX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,984 mi
Last recorded62,984 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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Fail 7 Oct 2016 62,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,128 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre distorted

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread depth low

rear strut top mountings worn

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 53,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside nearside rear tyre distorted

nearside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread depth low

rear strut top mountings worn

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,546 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 42,028 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,990 miles

Advise brake pedal travel.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,990 miles

Advise brake pedal travel.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,328 miles

very slight roughness to O/S/R wheel b earing

Fail 4 Sep 2010 24,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight roughness to O/S/R wheel b earing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 20,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,498 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 JJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JJX, 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 JJX registered?

EJ53 JJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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