MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread and outer side wall cut
nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing
offside front brake hose insecure
offside front tyre has 2mm tread
slight engine oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion
nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread and outer side wall cut
nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing
offside front brake hose insecure
offside front tyre has 2mm tread
slight engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from engine
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ53 USY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc 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 USY, 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 USY registered?
EJ53 USY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is EJ53 USY safe to buy?
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