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EA03 EGF

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EGF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,182 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 101,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 100,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 97,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,957 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,956 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underside and arches

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,243 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 93,243 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f rubber brake hose starting to crack

Fail 17 Sep 2020 91,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30 cm of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f rubber brake hose starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,844 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,553 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,169 miles

surface corrosion to both front inner wings

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to both front inner wings

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,858 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 74,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,432 miles

coolant leak to engine

oil leak to engine

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,114 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box bracket 1 of 3 has broken. advise system still secure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,114 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box bracket 1 of 3 has broken. advise system still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,018 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall surface cracks

one high level stop light bulb inopt

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,018 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall surface cracks

one high level stop light bulb inopt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear & offside front brake pipes geavily greased

both wiper blades smearing & juddering

engine oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear & offside front brake pipes geavily greased

both wiper blades smearing & juddering

damp on offside rear wheel cylinder area

engine oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre - sign of run at low pressure

offside front tyre inner edge bald

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,487 miles

Front wipers poor.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,850 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,124 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 EGF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGF, 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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EA03 EGF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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