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EJ53 VCD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 73,894 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak possibly from reservoir tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arms rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting below driver's floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,863 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure corner. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower arms rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting below driver's floorpan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak arround top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise nearside front brake slower to increase effort.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,101 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

advise offside wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,101 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

advise offside wiper blade split.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 70,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to separate. (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise offside front tyre inner edge uneven wear.outer shoulder cracking.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in shoulder.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to separate. (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise offside front tyre inner edge uneven wear.outer shoulder cracking.

advise offside rear tyre cracking in shoulder.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,497 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 66,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

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

eml is on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,461 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,278 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 26,182 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 26,182 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,943 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 VCD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCD, 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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EJ53 VCD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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