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EJ03 FPL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,364 mi
Last recorded70,364 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,449 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,022 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Oct 2010 54,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,216 miles

near side front wish bone rear bush lifting

noise around aux belt area

Fail 27 Oct 2008 47,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front wish bone rear bush lifting

noise around aux belt area

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,646 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EJ03 FPL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ03 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 FPL registered?

EJ03 FPL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is EJ03 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 FPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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