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EO03 RYX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,834 mi
Last recorded76,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 RYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 74,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 72,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 64,238 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 50,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Section Deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RYX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO03 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

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

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