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EX53 JYN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,554 mi
Last recorded100,554 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above trailing arm/Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,554 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis above trailing arm/Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,669 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door siil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 95,528 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,764 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

lift in both top suspension mounts

nsf tyre low 2mm

osf tyre bald inside edge close to 1.6mm limit

osr brake pipe corroded

play in steering

very slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 19 Oct 2013 82,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,684 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 74,662 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,407 miles

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 21 Aug 2009 64,586 miles

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 22 Aug 2008 58,911 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 54,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in top susp.mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,105 miles

slight play in top susp.mounts

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,525 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 50,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside 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 JYN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JYN, 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 JYN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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