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EG03 LJA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,956 mi
Last recorded93,956 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear susupension bushes starting to wear

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Horizonal Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Wear on Inner Egde

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Horizonal Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Wear on Inner Egde

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,181 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,177 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,079 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre tread cracking badly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,320 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,412 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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EG03 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EG03 LJA, 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 EG03 LJA registered?

EG03 LJA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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