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EA03 VDG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,298 mi
Last recorded105,298 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,298 miles

Air intake pipe/hose split and leaking

Coolant leak

Front plastic undersheild cover/s damaged and insecure

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Nearside front wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside front wishbone bush perished and split

Nearside rear coil splring slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2015 105,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air intake pipe/hose split and leaking

Coolant leak

Front plastic undersheild cover/s damaged and insecure

Nearside front brake hose slightly perished

Nearside front wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside front wishbone bush perished and split

Nearside rear coil splring slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wheel arch cover not secure (off side front)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust mount at rear broken and exhaust out of shape

Fail 3 Jan 2014 96,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear bumper insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner wheel arch cover not secure (off side front)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust mount at rear broken and exhaust out of shape

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 86,561 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 84,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,391 miles

both lower arm inner rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,238 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 51,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,512 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking and feathering

clutch pipe leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,213 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 VDG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

EA03 VDG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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