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EJ03 YXS

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 94,998 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 85,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Side Wall Cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,316 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,460 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 58,429 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,228 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 44,043 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 35,183 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

under body dirty

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 YXS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

EJ03 YXS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is EJ03 YXS safe to buy?

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