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EA03 BEU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front o/s tyre low on edges +front no plate just legal

Pass 12 May 2014 84,204 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges +o/s/r tyre low inner edge +n/s+o/s/r springs corroding

Pass 28 May 2013 76,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,501 miles

steering rack may be startingto leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,080 miles

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

some freeplay in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2009 54,898 miles

front brake discs appear to be close to wear limit

small seepage at steering rack.Also there is slight freeplay at the steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,825 miles

advise both reg plates sepperating

advise clutch pipe from master cylinder damp

advise normal movement and lift on both front strut mounts

front brake discs starting to get thin

off side rear tyre getting low plus small split on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,147 miles

some freeplay in sterring rack ,also some stiffness

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,282 miles

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

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

slight freeplay in steering rack

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 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

EA03 BEU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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