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EJ53 UMV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,108 mi
Last recorded58,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 58,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate water damage

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front number plate water damage

Pass 31 Dec 2011 50,197 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 50,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,012 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2009 31,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 21,042 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,344 miles

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

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 UMV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

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

Is EJ53 UMV safe to buy?

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