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EG03 BBN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,667 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,365 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 59,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 44,592 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 37,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid weep from clutch pipe on brake fluid resivior

Fail 15 May 2008 37,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fluid weep from clutch pipe on brake fluid resivior

Pass 19 May 2007 29,651 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 22,162 miles

Front and rear wipers split

Front tyres low on 2 mm

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 BBN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

Is EG03 BBN safe to buy?

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