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EG03 UFS

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,055 mi
Last recorded67,055 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,876 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 56,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust flexi pipe broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,867 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,859 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,215 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 42,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,362 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,987 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 UFS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

EG03 UFS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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