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EA03 TEY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 75,680 miles

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

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

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

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

nnera side rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun up

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,049 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Apr 2014 63,850 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,880 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,879 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,730 miles

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

clutch pipe starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,621 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 TEY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

EA03 TEY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is EA03 TEY safe to buy?

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