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EA03 VZE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut in side wall.

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut in side wall.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,512 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)

areas of corrosion to underside

nearside parking brake low

nearside rear service brake low

Fail 19 Jul 2016 73,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight play in nsf top suspension mount

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,537 miles

advise corrosion to osf sill

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise play in top suspension mounts

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,857 miles

advise front brake pads and discs wearing low

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise slight play in top mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,622 miles

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion taking effect

Fail 25 Jul 2013 54,577 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts

advise surface corrosion taking effect

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,506 miles

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

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

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise osr tyre staggered

advise slight play in brake pedal

advise slight play in top mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,775 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise both rear tyres slightly staggered

advise corrosion taking effect on chassis and front lower sills

advise low performance on rear service brakes

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight interaction on nsr light cluster

advise slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

advise slight play in brake pedal

Fail 15 Aug 2011 39,775 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise both rear tyres slightly staggered

advise corrosion taking effect on chassis and front lower sills

advise low performance on rear service brakes

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight interaction on nsr light cluster

advise slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

advise slight play in brake pedal

Pass 13 May 2011 39,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 28,249 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 22,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 22,844 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,570 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 11,323 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 11,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VZE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

EA03 VZE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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