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EJ53 UVW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,408 mi
Last recorded50,408 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,408 miles

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

offside front wing mirror held together with tape

Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,378 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

offside front wing mirror held together with tape

Fail 24 Jul 2015 49,686 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes covered in copper grease but still corrosion shown

OSF mud flap insecure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2014 47,987 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 47,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,996 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn inside

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 23,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,293 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 UVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

EJ53 UVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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