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EX53 JYE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,728 mi
Last recorded56,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,728 miles

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

Offside Front door sill area small hole

all inner wing area corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front door sill area small hole

all inner wing area corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,753 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split

Offside Front inner wheel arch and sub frame mount corroding

Offside Front step sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both inner sills corroding

both outer sill corroding

chassis corroding

front floors corroding

steering pipes corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2016 53,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

steering pipes corroding

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split

Offside Front inner wheel arch and sub frame mount corroding

Offside Front step sill corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both inner sills corroding

both outer sill corroding

chassis corroding

engine management light on

front floors corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,737 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch under sealed

Nearside Front wiper splitting on ends

Nearside Rear lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Front outer seal corroding

Offside Front step seal corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,055 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,689 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 43,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,718 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 40,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,405 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,012 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,862 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 JYE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX53 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

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

Is EX53 JYE safe to buy?

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