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EG03 YDF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 YDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 130,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,575 miles

both front brake discs rusted

both outer sills rusted

rear chassis rusted

slight lift both top mounts

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,462 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 108,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,706 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,785 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,773 miles

front no. plate becoming disfigured

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

some movement in n/s front top suspension unit

Fail 27 Jul 2010 73,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front no. plate becoming disfigured

n/s front lower suspension arm bush starting to seperate

some movement in n/s front top suspension unit

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,634 miles

slight disfiguring of front no. plate

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight disfiguring of front no. plate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front tyres wearing near to lmit on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,588 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,157 miles

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

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

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 YDF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YDF, 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 YDF registered?

EG03 YDF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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