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EJ03 UJT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,802 mi
Last recorded100,802 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UJT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 96,220 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,618 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 73,850 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 63,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 63,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2007 45,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2006 38,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,046 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 UJT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

EJ03 UJT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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