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EX03 SYT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,965 mi
Last recorded50,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 SYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 49,160 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,045 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,041 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the minimum legal limit and is bald on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,621 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

PLEASE NOTE rear tyres need changing very soon

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,216 miles

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

both front top mounts worn

offside front bead rim distorted (wheel)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

p/a/s pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake fluid low

p/a/s pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,658 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

driver wiper loose

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,275 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,846 miles

slight dampness on front to rear brake pipe union on bulk head/ no leak under presher maybe spilt fluide when brake resivor top up.

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 SYT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

Is EX03 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 SYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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