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EK53 ZDJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,277 mi
Last recorded44,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 39,397 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near side and off side front suspension leg top mounts slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,397 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery acid smell

near side and off side front suspension leg top mounts slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 35,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp slight damp inside len

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,032 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front head lamp damp inside

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,058 miles

Front both front top suspension mounting slight movement

Offside Front head lamp damp inside

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,289 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play

o/s headlight lens has condensation but doesn not effect beam pattern

Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,490 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,218 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,445 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,102 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 ZDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

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

Is EK53 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 ZDJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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