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EJ53 TUH

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,919 mi
Last recorded58,919 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 58,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from offside steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 53,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,297 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,540 miles

**CHILD SEATS FITTED TO BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEATS**

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

**BATTERY INSECURE**

Fail 27 Jul 2012 37,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

**CHILD SEATS FITTED TO BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEATS**

**PRE-MOT CHECKS REVEALED OIL AND WATER LEVELS WERE WELL BELOW MINIMUM MARKS**TOPPED UP TO CONTINUE WITH REST

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

**BATTERY INSECURE**

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,316 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 30,316 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,346 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 19,414 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,974 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 TUH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

EJ53 TUH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is EJ53 TUH safe to buy?

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