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EJ53 UVX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,753 mi
Last recorded88,753 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,753 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 85,730 miles

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

offside rear inner tyre wall cracked but not yet showig cords

both front tyres are bald on inner edge and nearly showing cord

Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,728 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside rear inner tyre wall cracked but not yet showig cords

both front tyres are bald on inner edge and nearly showing cord

Fail 23 Jan 2012 78,035 miles

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

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

inner edge of both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,035 miles

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

inner edge of both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,594 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,575 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,842 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 UVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

EJ53 UVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is EJ53 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 UVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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