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EO53 VJP

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,736 mi
Last recorded60,736 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 60,736 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,606 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,385 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,447 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2007 22,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,523 miles

front suspension top mounts worn

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 VJP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EO53 VJP, 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 EO53 VJP registered?

EO53 VJP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EO53 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO53 VJP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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