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EJ53 TDO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,006 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,272 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 72,267 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,671 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,551 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,835 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 29,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2007 142,272 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 TDO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ53 TDO registered?

EJ53 TDO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is EJ53 TDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 TDO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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