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EJ53 SYF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge Bald And Close To Chord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge Bald And Close To Chord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,509 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,886 miles

All 4 road tyres treads balding towards inner edges 195/45R16/84W Yokohama.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills and floor pans.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel filter change due/required.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums and wheel cylinders.

Washer nearside jets require adjustment.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 55,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

All 4 road tyres treads balding towards inner edges 195/45R16/84W Yokohama.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills and floor pans.

Engine oil leak.

Fuel filter change due/required.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums and wheel cylinders.

Washer nearside jets require adjustment.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 48,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp is slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,166 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 40,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,754 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 31,623 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,684 miles

advise front discs worn lipped

advise front no plate deteriorated

advise n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

advise rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge (poss tracking)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,907 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn

Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,294 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 7,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

EJ53 SYF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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