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EJ53 UTP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,159 mi
Last recorded72,159 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,159 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner siderwall cracking, not exposing cords

offside sill heavily corroded not excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2017 72,073 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

offside front tyre inner siderwall cracking, not exposing cords

offside sill heavily corroded not excessive

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,476 miles

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

both sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,781 miles

front brake discs in poor condition, may require service attention

Fail 13 Nov 2015 52,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section and inner rear arch near axle pivot (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs in poor condition, may require service attention

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,677 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,113 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,765 miles

drivers side door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers side door mirror cracked but not affecting rear view

rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 24,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,960 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,439 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 UTP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

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