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EJ53 YJK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,935 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,962 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,962 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,584 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 53,518 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

rear reg plate is cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,518 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

rear reg plate is cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,913 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,913 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/.s/f- o/s/f -o/sr tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,095 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 YJK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

EJ53 YJK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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