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EJ53 ORV

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ORV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Subframe attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield fouling on inner driveshaft

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,373 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 71,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 71,452 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 70,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 70,320 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,066 miles

All tyres has slight cracking in trad

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,165 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all 4 tyres cracked/perished around tread blocks

coolant low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 67,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

all 4 tyres cracked/perished around tread blocks

coolant low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,414 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 62,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,002 miles

damage to both front sidewalls (not cut to cord)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,503 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,932 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 37,715 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,491 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,075 miles

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

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

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

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

all wheel rim's slight damage

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,724 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,724 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 ORV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

EJ53 ORV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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