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EJ53 YVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,761 mi
Last recorded70,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 70,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly due vehicle not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

all four tyres slightly perished

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,894 miles

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

all four tyres slightly perished

both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,036 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,321 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,022 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,461 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,441 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyre profile different to rear tyres

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,319 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,417 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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