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EA03 BWC

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,112 mi
Last recorded61,112 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 BWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,112 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 61,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing slight lift in top mount

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing slight lift in top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 44,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing slight lift in top mount (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,676 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,652 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 5,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 5,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 4,886 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 BWC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA03 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

EA03 BWC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 BWC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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