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EA03 TCV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,723 mi
Last recorded75,723 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,723 miles

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge. Offside front also has nail in. 165/60x14

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion A post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 75,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill to closiing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/ facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front Tyres worn on inner edge. Offside front also has nail in. 165/60x14

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion A post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,677 miles

power steering pipes corrded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,707 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc pitted and worn

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted and worn

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc pitted and worn

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

Offside Front brake disc pitted and worn

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,700 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,119 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,257 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,341 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,341 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,840 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,840 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,010 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 10,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TCV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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