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EG03 CVE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 61,520 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,814 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,132 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,130 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split/perish

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre starting to split/perish

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,468 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,349 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 26,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,024 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in tyre

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 CVE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EG03 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

EG03 CVE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is EG03 CVE safe to buy?

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