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EA03 YXL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 495,540 miles

exhaust hanger broken exhaust stil adacuatly supported

front wheels buckled

fuel filter corroded

gearbox oil leak

main beam (flash) intermitant

rear axel beam bushes slight play

rear top mounts slight play

wipers starring to become smeery

Fail 15 Feb 2012 49,483 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

exhaust hanger broken exhaust stil adacuatly supported

front wheels buckled

fuel filter corroded

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre cuts around side wall

offside rear tyre heavily perishing

rear axel beam bushes slight play

rear top mounts slight play

wipers starring to become smeery

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front and rear shock absorber top mounts worn

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance showing slight distortion

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel excessive - very close to no reserve

n/s/f tyre going out of shape on inner edge

n/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has nail and foreign object in centre of tread area

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,613 miles

both sides wishbone bushes splitting

front brake discs lipped

handbrake high

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 19,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 14,749 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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EA03 YXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

EA03 YXL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EA03 YXL safe to buy?

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