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EJ53 UOX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,144 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,256 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,082 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,777 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,365 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,855 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,162 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 35,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UOX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

EJ53 UOX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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