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ET03 UGS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,788 mi
Last recorded95,788 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,788 miles

Airbag slip ring noisy (when turning steering wheel )

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 93,100 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 87,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,877 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,299 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,027 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs have slight distortion

nearside front top mount worn - some movement

offside + nearside front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,913 miles

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

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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ET03 UGS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET03 UGS, 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 ET03 UGS registered?

ET03 UGS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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