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EG03 UDT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,617 mi
Last recorded63,617 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 63,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,889 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 55,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,463 miles

Front Tyres Age Cracking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Borderline

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Age Cracking

Outer Sills Getting Weak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,463 miles

Front Tyres Age Cracking

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Borderline

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre Age Cracking

Outer Sills Getting Weak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,506 miles

front and o/s/rear tyres sidewalls cracking

outer sills getting weak n/s/rear borderline

play in top suspension mounts

power steering rack borderline fluid weep/gaiter cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,131 miles

play in top suspension mounts

outer sills weak in places

Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

outer sills weak in places

play in top suspension mounts

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

outer sills getting weak in places

play both suspension top mounts [n/s worst]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,898 miles

outer sills getting weak in places

play both suspension top mounts [n/s worst]

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,850 miles

o/s/r outer sill getting weak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,470 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil level high

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,664 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracking.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,255 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,092 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 UDT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

EG03 UDT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2003.

Is EG03 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 UDT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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