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EK53 YJJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 69,125 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear wheel arches are badly corroded under the plastic moulding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,015 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Oil leaks around engine

Slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Slight play in offside suspension top mount

Underbody surface rust

Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60r14h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (seat mounting point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody surface rust

Offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Oil leaks around engine

Slight play in nearside front suspension top mount

Slight play in offside suspension top mount

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Slight corrosion on inner sill

Slight corrosion on offside inner sill

Slight corrosion starting on nearside outer sill

Slight oil around engine

Surface rust around offside front top mount body

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on inner sill

Slight corrosion on offside inner sill

Slight corrosion starting on nearside outer sill

Slight oil around engine

Surface rust around offside front top mount body

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,897 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn away on the edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 63,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn away on the edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe rubbing on tyre on lock

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,268 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leaks around engine

Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leaks around engine

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,826 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,820 miles

rear tyres have slight deterioration/cracked to wall

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,762 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 53,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,342 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

nearside wheel arch/ front bumper loose

Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

nearside wheel arch/ front bumper loose

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,901 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 41,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,673 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,629 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YJJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK53 YJJ, 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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EK53 YJJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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