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EJ53 VLW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,931 mi
Last recorded69,931 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 VLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 69,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush splitting out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel around fuel cap/wheel arch

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sills

signs of corrosion to o/s/r sill

Pass 31 May 2018 65,718 miles

NSF tyre worn to inner edge and wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 65,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

NSF tyre worn to inner edge and wearing low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,982 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet catch handle missing

brake warning light on dash

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

wipers poor

Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet catch handle missing

brake warning light on dash

exhaust corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion under vehicle

wipers poor

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,831 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 44,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 38,276 miles

Brake fluid leaking from clutch supply line

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,631 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 20,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2010 20,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 7,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,365 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 VLW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

EJ53 VLW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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