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EA03 VYW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,893 miles

Front Engine oil leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating on side walls and between treads (cracking)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,893 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Engine oil leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating on side walls and between treads (cracking)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating between treads (cracking)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,308 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated (on limit)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f lower arm bush deteriorated (on limit)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,187 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 55,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 50,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 50,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,456 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2009 40,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 40,268 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,205 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,286 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 VYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

EA03 VYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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