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EJ03 YVP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,205 mi
Last recorded62,205 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,938 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 56,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,499 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,494 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

O/s.rear brake noisy.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,494 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

O/s.rear brake noisy.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,416 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,416 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,867 miles

n/s/front inner wing spat missing

Fail 17 Oct 2007 35,867 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front inner wing spat missing

Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,339 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 YVP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YVP, 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 YVP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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