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EX53 JZT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,162 mi
Last recorded59,162 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 JZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,162 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2015 59,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

coolant level low

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Oct 2014 53,709 miles

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

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

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

general surface corosion starting underside vehicle

nearside and offside front floors and front suspension mounting areas starting to corode

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,709 miles

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

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

general surface corosion starting underside vehicle

nearside and offside front floors and front suspension mounting areas starting to corode

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,833 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 51,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,106 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 48,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,466 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,056 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,110 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 26,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

play in both front top shock mounts

travel at footbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,595 miles

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

play in both front top suspension mounts

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 JZT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

EX53 JZT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EX53 JZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 JZT shows 15 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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