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FB03 EYP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,455 mi
Last recorded55,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 EYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,735 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The passenger side front wiper is slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,728 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

The passenger side front wiper is slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,451 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 31,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,495 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 22,495 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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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FB03 EYP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FB03 EYP, 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 FB03 EYP registered?

FB03 EYP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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