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EG03 UJD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,311 mi
Last recorded101,311 miles
Recorded on8 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2016 101,311 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 100,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 95,503 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 95,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corroded exhaust

Corroded lower sills

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

Misty headlamps

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,264 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

exhaust is rusty but not blowing

nsf wiper blade strating to split

osf flexi brake hoses starting to crack and split

some corrosion beginning at both sides (outer sills)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,264 miles

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

both front suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

exhaust is rusty but not blowing

nsf wiper blade strating to split

osf flexi brake hoses starting to crack and split

some corrosion beginning at both sides (outer sills)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,641 miles

both lower arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,641 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both lower arm rear bushes are starting to seperate

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 41,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning lamp "on"

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off and near side front wiper blades are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear tyre is underinflated.

parking brake lever travel.

service brake pedal travel.

Fail 28 Jul 2007 41,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake warning lamp "on"

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off and near side front wiper blades are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear tyre is underinflated.

parking brake lever travel.

service brake pedal travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,105 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 UJD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJD, 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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EG03 UJD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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