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EX03 UDY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,495 mi
Last recorded81,495 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 UDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 81,495 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 81,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,167 miles

front inner wish bone bushes perished

n/s front tyre o/s n/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front inner wish bone bushes perished

n/s front tyre o/s n/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,588 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,304 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Noise from offside front wheel bearing

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,579 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,076 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,076 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,614 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2008 32,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 15,673 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 UDY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

EX03 UDY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is EX03 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 UDY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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