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EG03 UCX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,455 mi
Last recorded73,455 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 73,455 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective not working (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,387 miles

both front floors rusted

both outer sills rusted

both rear inner sills rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,779 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 40,777 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,364 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion appearing both sides outer sills

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,992 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion appearing both sides outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2012 34,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion appearing both sides outer sills

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,973 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,973 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,102 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,918 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,653 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 19,890 miles

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

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

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

off-side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,890 miles

off-side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,390 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades needed soon

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 UCX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 UCX registered?

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

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