MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ECU Light On
Exhaust has slight blow
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ECU Light On
Exhaust has slight blow
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s front tyre badly worn on both edges
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on outside edge
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front tyres worn on outside edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 LGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 LGX, 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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EJ53 LGX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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