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EJ53 TXX

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 TXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,534 miles

All under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S sill and quarter panel showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle bush starting to detiriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2017 78,042 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,042 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,316 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,280 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,280 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still secure

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,386 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,448 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,586 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 38,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

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

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