CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX03 MLY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,163 mi
Last recorded76,163 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 MLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper MacPherson strut upper support bearing has slight movement

Pass 29 May 2018 74,039 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 12 May 2018 73,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near shock absorber top mount (6.1.B.2)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing

fuel filter rusty

oil leak

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 11 May 2018 73,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 71,023 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 68,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2014 64,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 61,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 59,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 57,178 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 6 May 2010 51,176 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2009 43,062 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,258 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 21,402 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX03 MLY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX03 MLY, 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

How do I check the history of EX03 MLY?

You can check the full history of EX03 MLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX03 MLY registered?

EX03 MLY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is EX03 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 MLY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX03 MLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX03 MLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.