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EJ53 YTG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,316 mi
Last recorded60,316 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,316 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corroding around fuel cap

Fail 22 Jan 2015 60,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corroding around fuel cap

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,744 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,589 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 30 Jan 2013 46,955 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,845 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,711 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,281 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 17,230 miles

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

Front brake imbalance 25%

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 YTG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

EJ53 YTG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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