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EJ03 UGB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,198 mi
Last recorded30,198 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UGB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 30,198 miles

Both front suspension top mounts got play

Both front tyres tread worn

N/S & O/S outer and inner sill has rust

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 30,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,317 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front outer sill heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion seal corroded. inner/outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner/outer seal . (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,983 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 26,983 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,981 miles

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2014 24,258 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,458 miles

near side rear tyre perished and cracked not exposing cords at present

off side rear tyre perished and cracked not exposing cords at present

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 11,099 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 8,905 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 UGB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UGB, 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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EJ03 UGB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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