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EJ53 TPO

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,418 miles

corrosion In nearside rear of boot however not structural or within 30cm of any load bearing parts

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,454 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,413 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,413 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,753 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,753 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,624 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 33,624 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,680 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,247 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 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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