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EJ03 UXL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,002 mi
Last recorded69,002 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 62,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,470 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,750 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 52,743 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,143 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,143 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 41,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 31,536 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 31,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 27,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 24,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,543 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 12,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,010 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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UXL, 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 UXL registered?

EJ03 UXL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EJ03 UXL safe to buy?

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