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EG03 CWV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,022 mi
Last recorded77,022 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,589 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 73,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,686 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,686 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,368 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,310 miles

offside front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,407 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 44,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,142 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,941 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 CWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CWV, 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 CWV registered?

EG03 CWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is EG03 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 CWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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