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EG03 UHR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UHR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 72,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers lower seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers lower seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 72,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers lower seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion drivers lower seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,516 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,905 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,562 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,268 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 21,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,654 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 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

EG03 UHR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is EG03 UHR safe to buy?

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