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EO03 YHN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 YHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,348 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,792 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 67,679 miles

exhaust corroded,power steering pipes surface rust.

Pass 23 May 2012 62,576 miles

power steering pipes surface rust.

Fail 23 May 2012 62,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

power steering pipes surface rust.

Fail 23 May 2011 57,015 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 57,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,404 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 49,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 40,505 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,424 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,875 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

NERASIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO LIFT OUT OF CUP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND TREAD DEPTH IS DOWN TO 2.0 MM

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

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SHOWS SIGNS OF TRAVEL †RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

Pass 9 May 2007 30,875 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

NERASIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO LIFT OUT OF CUP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING ON OUTER WALL AND TREAD DEPTH IS DOWN TO 2.0 MM

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SHOWS SIGNS OF TRAVEL †RECOMMEND FULL BRAKE INSPECTION

Fail 21 Sep 2006 27,660 miles

MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WHEN LEVERED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

SLIHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WHEN LEVERED

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,660 miles

MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WHEN LEVERED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

SLIHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WHEN LEVERED

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 YHN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EO03 YHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 YHN registered?

EO03 YHN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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