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EJ03 YPC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,702 mi
Last recorded41,702 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YPC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 39,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,673 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 30,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,272 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2012 30,271 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering rack has slight play

Fail 8 Oct 2011 29,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,446 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges & o/s/r tyre punctured

front wiper blades slightly smearing

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,152 miles

Coolant leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2009 25,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,209 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 YPC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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