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EX53 JNL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,324 mi
Last recorded58,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2016 58,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door damage difficulty opening and closing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Around fuel filler holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings B post (6.1.B.2)

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

All tyres showing age related cracking

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside outer sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet stiff to open

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,396 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

both rear tyres inner edges of tread slightly uneven

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter rusty

offside and nearside front floor/inner sills becomin corroded

offside front tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall not down to ply or cords

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2013 55,395 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall not down to ply or cords

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wheel slightly rubbing inner wheel arch.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,838 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,111 miles

o/s/f inner wish bone bushes unbonded †rear tyres worn on edges

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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EX53 JNL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX53 JNL, 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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EX53 JNL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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