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EG03 UBC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,756 mi
Last recorded129,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,756 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 129,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,016 miles

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,573 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,789 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 UBC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EG03 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

EG03 UBC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is EG03 UBC safe to buy?

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