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EJ03 YSM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 101,017 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2019 100,983 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 92,398 miles

Various floor and chassis areas corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 81,635 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 May 2017 81,635 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 May 2016 75,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 62,703 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 62,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 56,438 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

offside front headlamp has moisture inside lens

Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,193 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 49,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,108 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 46,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 41,972 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,684 miles

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?

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 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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