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EO53 NUJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,440 mi
Last recorded96,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 NUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,440 miles

engine management light on

nearside front tyre starting to get low on tread

offside outer sill slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 87,722 miles

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 87,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,408 miles

rear chassis corroded

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r inner sill corroded

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 81,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r inner sill corroded

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,196 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Heavy corrosion to nearside and offside sills, froor pans and chassis rails.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check drums and wheel cylinders.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,274 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 77,274 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Fuel filter change over due.

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

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

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

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust.

Washer jets require adjustment.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,663 miles

bonnet safety catch jammed rectified

Fail 30 Oct 2010 74,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch jammed rectified

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,400 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,399 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,548 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 43,546 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,231 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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EO53 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EO53 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

EO53 NUJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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