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EA03 YUX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,089 mi
Last recorded47,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,953 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,587 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 37,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,229 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,396 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 31,396 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

interior rear view mirror not fitted

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall and several large splits

o/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2014 29,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

interior rear view mirror not fitted

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall and several large splits

o/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 10 Jul 2013 28,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres walls cracking and o/s/f outer wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,475 miles

both front tyres walls cracking and o/s/f outer wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,828 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,828 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,083 miles

Both front tyres have cuts.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,494 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 26,494 miles

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

Both front Tyres will need attention in the near future

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,070 miles

both front washers wea and barely touching the screen

both front wipers sligthly smeary

nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

nearside rear inner arch cover loose

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside front headlight aim on lower limits

offside rear light unit condensated

washer cap missing

Pass 29 May 2008 22,891 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 19,419 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 19,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 15,106 miles

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

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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EA03 YUX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA03 YUX, 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 EA03 YUX registered?

EA03 YUX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is EA03 YUX safe to buy?

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