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EX53 UJK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,223 mi
Last recorded83,223 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger broken away

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner edge 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,223 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear hanger broken away

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner edge 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner edge 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner edge 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,532 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 75,532 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing On Wheel Rim (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Weakened By Corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,258 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 12 May 2016 72,258 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 19 May 2015 67,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,782 miles

suspect service history

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

suspect service history

Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

the n/s/r tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,686 miles

Oil leak

the n/s/r tyre side wall is cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,470 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,025 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,068 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 UJK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

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

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