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DU03 EJX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 EJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,817 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,843 miles

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

general underbdy corrosion

rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,967 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,967 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,834 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)

small cracks in both front tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,101 miles

slight cracking to n/s/rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,038 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,985 miles

movement in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,047 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,047 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

slight marks in screen

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,961 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,254 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 EJX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU03 EJX, 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 EJX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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