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EG03 UXX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 UXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,721 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 71,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,251 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,883 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF INNER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED AND STARTING TO COME OUT OF ARM

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AT FRONT AND REAR OF SILL AND GETTING THIN

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,786 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,830 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,830 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,872 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTINGS ON STRUTS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,395 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,685 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,685 miles

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

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

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 UXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

EG03 UXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is EG03 UXX safe to buy?

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