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EJ03 YMY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,312 mi
Last recorded30,312 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 30,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 30,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 26,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 26,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure rear bumper and registration bumper section adrift (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 23,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,384 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 20,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/front brake slight binding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,646 miles

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

nearside mirror glass crack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,845 miles

nearside mirror glass crack

Fail 26 Apr 2013 18,845 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass crack

Pass 2 May 2012 18,340 miles

nearside mirror glass crack

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,424 miles

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,424 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,726 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 15,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,146 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 12,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,553 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 YMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

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

Is EJ03 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 YMY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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