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EX53 JTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JTZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,564 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (Within 30cm to seat belt mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,061 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,036 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,457 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 45,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,155 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode...

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,641 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 33,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,422 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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EX53 JTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JTZ, 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 EX53 JTZ registered?

EX53 JTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is EX53 JTZ safe to buy?

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