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EX53 JWU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has wear and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint blowing gases (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe on both sides floor sections corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has wear and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 63,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 63,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre rearview mirror has been temporarily repaired ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 62,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged centre rearview mirror has been temporarily repaired ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,846 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 61,846 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top suspension mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,110 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension strut mounting has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 61,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top suspension strut mounting has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 59,277 miles

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,276 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 41,071 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,879 miles

both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

Pass 12 May 2009 21,500 miles

cracking to rear tyres outer tread

Pass 24 May 2008 17,908 miles

nearside rear tyre outer walls deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2007 13,809 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 JWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWU, 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 EX53 JWU registered?

EX53 JWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EX53 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 JWU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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