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EJ53 UMF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UMF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,574 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 68,439 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,439 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,825 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 60,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,751 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,554 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,554 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES ARE WORN BOTH REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,335 miles

1. brakes require service - pedal travel on limit + inner pads appear low †2. both front tyres worn inner edges - nsf ON LEGAL LIMIT †3. rear wiper blade split †4. damage to bodywork offside

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 UMF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

EJ53 UMF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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