MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre has slight uneven tread
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 OBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?
EJ53 OBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is EJ53 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ53 OBU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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