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EA03 MSV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020 82,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 69,361 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

o/s/r sill and n/s/f floor has been repaired and Undersealed

Fail 2 May 2018 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to outer sill yellow chalked (2.4.A.3)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

o/s/r sill and n/s/f floor has been repaired and Undersealed

Pass 8 May 2017 67,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 67,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,448 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished and split

both front top mounts worn

front wipers smear slightly

osf wing holed

Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,264 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake hoses heavily perished and split

both front top mounts worn

front wipers smear slightly

nsf sill holed 31cm from nsf suspension mount

osf wing holed

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,125 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills and bottom of front wings have rust appearing

rust appearing around petrol flap

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,102 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,483 miles

slight corrosion to ns outer sill

Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,532 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,165 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 MSV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

EA03 MSV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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