MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front crossmember mounting points corroded
Both front inner arch/wings corroded
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly
Both wiper blades smearing screen
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front chassis corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front crossmember mounting points corroded
Both front inner arch/wings corroded
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly
Both wiper blades smearing screen
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside front chassis corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Various floor and chassis areas corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear tyre cracking at tread and sidewall areas.
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear tyre cracking at tread and sidewall areas.
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre excessively deteriorated & distorted on tread face
offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
nearside rear tyre excessively deteriorated & distorted on tread face
offside rear tyre deteriorated on tread face
engine oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
offside front headlamp has moisture inside lens
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
engine oil leak
front number plate deteriorating
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
offside front headlamp has moisture inside lens
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in rear tyre
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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EJ03 YSM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.
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