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EJ53 JSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,111 miles

Brake pipes coated

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 71,152 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 May 2015 71,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/r tyre cracked between tread

advise slight knock from steering column knuckle joint

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 54,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,015 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,950 miles

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

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

hazzard switch is missing its cover

Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,648 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 48,284 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 34,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 17,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 17,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

EJ53 JSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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