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EJ03 UKR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,079 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,421 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,725 miles

n/s front wheel slight buckle

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s front wheel slight buckle

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,029 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)

o/s rear wheel rim slight dent

Fail 28 Mar 2013 62,029 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)

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

o/s rear wheel rim slight dent

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,506 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,235 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,000 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 UKR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

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

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