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EJ53 VNY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,185 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 85,185 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,169 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,037 miles

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

both rear floor pans corroding

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,004 miles

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

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

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

both rear floor pans corroding

exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,153 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 28,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,606 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 23,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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 VNY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

EJ53 VNY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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