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EA03 VEW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,419 mi
Last recorded39,419 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 39,419 miles

air filter housing insecure

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 24 May 2011 39,419 miles

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

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

air filter housing insecure

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 May 2010 29,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 24,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 21,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 16,570 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 VEW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

EA03 VEW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is EA03 VEW safe to buy?

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