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EX03 RYR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 RYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,510 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILL AREAS AND WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL OF THE UNDERBODY

REAR SEATS AND REAR SEAT BELTS NOT PRESENT

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH REAR OUTER SILL AREAS AND WHEEL ARCH AREAS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL OF THE UNDERBODY

REAR SEATS AND REAR SEAT BELTS NOT PRESENT

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,957 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 57,957 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 53,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 50,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,626 miles

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM CLUTCH CIRCUIT? PLS MONITOR.

SOME CORROSION TO SILLS AND OTHER AREAS BECOMING CLOSE TO "PRESCRIBED AREAS". REC ATTN.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 48,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,581 miles

road springs very rusty but not yet snapped.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,103 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE OLD AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND RENEWAL

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,987 miles

1. CAR WOULD BENEFIT FROM GENERAL WAXOYL TO PREVENT THE NEED OF WELDING LATER. SEVERAL AREAS OF CONCERN.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. CAR WOULD BENEFIT FROM GENERAL WAXOYL TO PREVENT THE NEED OF WELDING LATER. SEVERAL AREAS OF CONCERN.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter old & rusty

inner front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm

Fail 16 Oct 2013 47,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filter old & rusty

inner front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness of 1.5mm

Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid leaking from clutch slave pipe

brake pedal feels more spongy than normal

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,967 miles

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

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

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

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

air box insucure

coolant level low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 40,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

air box insucure

coolant level low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 29,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wipers torn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,617 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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EX03 RYR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYR, 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 EX03 RYR registered?

EX03 RYR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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