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EO03 YYP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,886 mi
Last recorded112,886 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 112,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 112,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 103,384 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 103,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 May 2014 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,099 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 94,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,710 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,651 miles

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

strong advise play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2010 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

strong advise play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,885 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,265 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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EO03 YYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

EO03 YYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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