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EJ03 YSG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,530 mi
Last recorded54,530 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,043 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have some play

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes splitting sightly

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

offside front tyre tread worn near legal limit!!

offside headlamp has some condensation inside it

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre has a bald inner edge

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts have some play

offside and nearside front suspension wishbone bushes splitting sightly

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

offside front tyre tread worn near legal limit!!

offside headlamp has some condensation inside it

Pass 28 May 2016 46,402 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 44,579 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 May 2014 44,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,374 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 May 2012 42,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,411 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 41,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 40,801 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,756 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 28,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YSG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YSG, 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 YSG registered?

EJ03 YSG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 YSG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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