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EG03 ARU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,450 mi
Last recorded59,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ARU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 42,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,254 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,261 miles

front brake pads look slightly low, rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 9,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 9,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,480 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 ARU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EG03 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 ARU registered?

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

Is EG03 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 ARU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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