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DU03 EJC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 87,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,901 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,816 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,770 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

O/S/F tyre 2mm and worn on the inner edge (165/65 13)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2013 62,103 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/sf brake disc corroded & worn on inner face

Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/sf brake disc corroded & worn on inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 46,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,173 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,173 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,108 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 23,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,119 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DU03 EJC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DU03 EJC, 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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DU03 EJC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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