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EJ53 NZC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 101,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welding not continuous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple places on vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welding not continuous (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple places on vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose chaffing road wheel

Fail 2 Apr 2020 101,573 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s bulkhead on brake pedal mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Axle bushes worn both sides

Rear Axle bushes worn both sides

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,578 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Axle bushes slight play both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,877 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,495 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,613 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,595 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,928 miles

Nearside front lower (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front lower (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,928 miles

Nearside front lower (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Offside front lower (rear) rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not yet resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,348 miles

Offside suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 42,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,269 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 NZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

EJ53 NZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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