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EK53 YJX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,949 mi
Last recorded58,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,949 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 58,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,169 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on wheel (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,849 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,763 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,425 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,965 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 33,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,912 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,912 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 9,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 7,756 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 YJX 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 73.7%.

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 EK53 YJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 YJX registered?

EK53 YJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is EK53 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 YJX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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