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EJ03 LPU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 LPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 64,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 64,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,905 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached x2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,488 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,862 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 44,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side front inner wing cover insecure with evidence that it has fouled the off side front tyre at some point in time

off side rear tyre inner side wall shows evidence of repairs.

Fail 25 May 2012 44,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front registration plate shows damage.

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

off side front inner wing cover insecure with evidence that it has fouled the off side front tyre at some point in time

off side rear tyre inner side wall shows evidence of repairs.

Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,298 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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EJ03 LPU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPU, 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 EJ03 LPU registered?

EJ03 LPU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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