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EA03 BDV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,032 mi
Last recorded54,032 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 54,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,683 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 51,666 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 47,178 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 27,233 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 27,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,751 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,569 miles

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre 195-45-16

Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,627 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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EA03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA03 BDV, 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

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What year was EA03 BDV registered?

EA03 BDV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 BDV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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