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EJ53 OAP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 75,701 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,572 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have light corrsion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,410 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing /chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective material gone (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have light corrsion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,594 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 68,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis by axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,157 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly on limit of free play (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor by subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly on limit of free play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,912 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,986 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight play nearside @ offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,008 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,511 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,529 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,523 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 OAP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

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

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