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EK53 LOJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,135 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 66,599 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 66,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,308 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 61,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,863 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,692 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 29,460 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,751 miles

the rear tyre,s are cracking in the tread

Fail 7 Jan 2008 24,751 miles

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

the rear tyre,s are cracking in the tread

Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,387 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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EK53 LOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 EK53 LOJ, 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 EK53 LOJ registered?

EK53 LOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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