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EJ53 OOD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,422 mi
Last recorded56,422 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 OOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 56,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,463 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,765 miles

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,765 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,765 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,824 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,077 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 36,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolent level low

exhaust system deteriated

signs of coolent leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

report front tyres starting to perish on side wall

Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,619 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 OOD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

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

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