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EO03 RYW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,502 mi
Last recorded98,502 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 RYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 98,502 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 90,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2015 90,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 86,556 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 86,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 82,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 82,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 82,477 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 82,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,378 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre 3mm

play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,253 miles

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

offside front splash guard lose

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

panel damage

rear number plate is damaged

scratches on body panels

steering rack o/s gaiter is damp

wheel trims are damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 68,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

panel damage

rear number plate is damaged

scratches on body panels

steering rack o/s gaiter is damp

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,584 miles

o/s wiper was fitted incorrectly

o/s/r tyre shows some perish cracking and scuffing to outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper was fitted incorrectly

o/s/r tyre shows some perish cracking and scuffing to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,109 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly mishapern replacement advised

slight play in nearside of steering rack further inspection advised

Fail 24 Mar 2007 29,447 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES REQ SOON †REAR WIPER BLADE REQ

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,447 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES REQ SOON †REAR WIPER BLADE REQ

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,812 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have slight sidewall damage, not showing cords.

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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EO03 RYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO03 RYW, 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 EO03 RYW registered?

EO03 RYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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