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EG03 BBJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,319 mi
Last recorded86,319 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 BBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,155 miles

n/s/front and o/s/front lower wish bones rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/rear tyre cracked between treads and side wall cracked

rear number plate damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2015 81,135 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/front and o/s/front lower wish bones rear bushes deteriorating

o/s/rear tyre cracked between treads and side wall cracked

rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,116 miles

o/s front w/bone rear bush deteriorating

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate slight damage

slight damage n/s/front wheel

slight weep from o/s rack gaiter

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front w/bone rear bush deteriorating

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate slight damage

slight damage n/s/front wheel

slight weep from o/s rack gaiter

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,903 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,049 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 43,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,521 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 39,520 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 36,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,402 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,198 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 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BBJ, 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 BBJ registered?

EG03 BBJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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