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EA03 BSU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,735 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 63,735 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,631 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread & slightly cracking

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread & slightly cracking

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,842 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,294 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,294 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,314 miles

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

both rear tyers badly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,210 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,571 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,255 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,030 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,011 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 BSU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA03 BSU, 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 EA03 BSU registered?

EA03 BSU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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