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EJ53 URA

2003 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,313 mi
Last recorded86,313 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 URA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,313 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both f/tyres wearing on inside

both outer sills corroded

front anti roll bar "d" bushes worn

o/s/f & n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r sill/1/4 panels corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,313 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both f/tyres wearing on inside

both outer sills corroded

front anti roll bar "d" bushes worn

o/s/f & n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r sill/1/4 panels corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,707 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

sill/floor o/s & n/s & both sill/1/4s corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,240 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,303 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 URA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

EJ53 URA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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