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EG03 UDX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 94,234 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,232 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 88,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,433 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,985 miles

Oil leak

both front wishbone bushs deteriorating/debonding

front wipers smeering screen

inner sills corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

offside rear chassis rail corroded

rear exhaust braket incorrectly located

rear exhaust hanging braket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,726 miles

Advise corrosion to inner wheelarch lip offside rear

Advise headlamp lenses starting to go opaque and condensation in offside one

Advise nail in tread nearside rear tyre

Advise offside front coil spring corroded

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise corrosion to inner wheelarch lip offside rear

Advise front brakes look worn and pads low

Advise headlamp lenses going opaque and condensation in offside front one

Advise nail in tread nearside rear tyre

Advise offside front coil spring corroded

Advise power steering pipes corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,050 miles

Mil light illuminated on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Mil light illuminated on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,454 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,322 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,396 miles

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

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 UDX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

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

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