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EO53 BJZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyer low in pressure

nearside rear tyer poor condition cracking

offside rear tyre poor condition cracking

offside sill poor condition corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2011 49,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front nearside brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyer low in pressure

nearside rear tyer poor condition cracking

offside rear tyre poor condition cracking

offside sill poor condition corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,950 miles

Both Rear Tyre's,Tread Area Is Split (165/60 R14 76H).

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

O/S Outer Sill,Corroded At Various Areas.

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

Rattling Noise,When Clutch Pedal Is Depressed To The Floor.Also Sometimes Difficult To Select Reverse.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,150 miles

front nearside and offside tyres on legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,563 miles

Slight lip on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,563 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)

Slight lip on front brake discs.

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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EO53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO53 BJZ, 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 EO53 BJZ registered?

EO53 BJZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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