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EG03 AMX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,048 mi
Last recorded74,048 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 AMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 74,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 74,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2015 41,161 miles

nearside rear tyre deep cut in outer sidewall no cord showing

Pass 7 May 2014 39,653 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 39,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

nearside front tyre cracking evident between treads

Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to cords on inner edges of tread

nearside front tyre cracking evident between treads

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,141 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,532 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 25,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking alone tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,907 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 22,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 16,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,336 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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EG03 AMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EG03 AMX, 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 EG03 AMX registered?

EG03 AMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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