MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion In nearside rear of boot however not structural or within 30cm of any load bearing parts
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner panel within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner panel within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion In nearside rear of boot however not structural or within 30cm of any load bearing parts
Nearside Front 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)
Oil leak
both front anti-roll bar D bushes have slightly play
n/s/r quarter panel is corroded very close to top suspension mounting prescribed area
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequetly supported at present
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front 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)
both front anti-roll bar D bushes have slightly play
n/s/r quarter panel is corroded very close to top suspension mounting prescribed area
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequetly supported at present
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/F tyre starting to perish
O/S/R tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
N/S/R tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/S/F tyre starting to perish
O/S/R tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 TPO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 TPO, 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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EJ53 TPO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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