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EJ53 YJL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,191 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,149 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 56,290 miles

both front wheels badly buckled

damage to screen outside swept area

eng man light on

hand brake req att

n/s rear tyre req soon

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 55,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wheels badly buckled

damage to screen outside swept area

eng man light on

hand brake req att

n/s rear tyre req soon

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 46,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,457 miles

slight scratches and stone chips front screen

Fail 2 Apr 2007 33,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight scratches and stone chips front screen

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 YJL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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