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EO03 YYU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

39,639 mi
Last recorded39,639 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 YYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 39,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm with tread cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and poor condition

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s/r quarter panel damaged but not with sharp edges

Fail 22 May 2018 39,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm with tread cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked and poor condition

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s/r quarter panel damaged but not with sharp edges

Pass 22 May 2017 38,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (limit is 1.6mm) with tread cracked and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

n/s 'A' pillar corroded

n/s rear quarter body panel damaged

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 22 May 2017 38,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (limit is 1.6mm) with tread cracked and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

n/s 'A' pillar corroded

n/s rear quarter body panel damaged

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 38,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone , rear bush peeling (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floors corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s rear quarter panel damaged

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.5mm and is cracked and in poor condition

o/s front inner wing corroding

o/s/r drop sill corroding

o/s/r tyre tread cracked and in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2016 38,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone , rear bush peeling (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors corroding

fuel tank corroding

n/s rear quarter panel damaged

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 2.5mm and is cracked and in poor condition

o/s front inner wing corroding

o/s/r drop sill corroding

o/s/r tyre tread cracked and in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2015 37,613 miles

both rear tyres are cracked inside the treads and in poor condition

front brake discs have surface rust

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f wishbone bush peeling

n/s/r quarter body panel damaged

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1,6mm)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 May 2015 37,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are cracked inside the treads and in poor condition

front brake discs have surface rust

fuel tank corroding

n/s/f wishbone bush peeling

n/s/r quarter body panel damaged

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1,6mm)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 16 May 2014 37,026 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and is worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 35,800 miles

n/s/r quarter bodywork damaged

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

power steering pump has a slight misting of oil

Pass 22 May 2012 34,434 miles

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre & 3mm tread

plastic coolant housing side of cylinder head leak & coolant level low

Fail 19 May 2011 32,390 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,390 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 20 May 2010 30,129 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 30,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 29,715 miles

o/s front and rear tyre walls are cracked

Pass 14 May 2008 27,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,828 miles

n/s front tyre is worn low 2.5 mm 1.6mm is the limit and outer wall is in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2007 24,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre is worn low 2.5 mm 1.6mm is the limit and outer wall is in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2006 20,560 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 20,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 YYU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YYU, 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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EO03 YYU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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