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EJ53 TMY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 84,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty

sills and chassis rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2016 84,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,874 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 45,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,524 miles

off side front wheel rim slightly distorted,due to rim damage.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,196 miles

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

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre worn close

offside front tyre worn close on inner edge

slight rim damage nearside front

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,166 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 TMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

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