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EJ03 YWY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,588 mi
Last recorded72,588 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 72,588 miles

sills corroded n/s/f tyre worn edges on limit

Pass 9 May 2015 64,840 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

dampness around steering rack pinion

dual controls fitted

no interior mirror fitted

offside rear tyre slight perishing

offside wiper blade deteriating

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Apr 2014 54,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

dampness around steering rack pinion

dual controls fitted

no interior mirror fitted

offside rear tyre slight perishing

offside wiper blade deteriating

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

interior mirror not fitted

offside wiper blade deteriating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play nearside rackend

Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,973 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

interior mirror not fitted

offside wiper blade deteriating

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play nearside rackend

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front and rear tyres starting to perrish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,858 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front and rear tyres starting to perrish

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 19,565 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 YWY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

EJ03 YWY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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