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EG03 FVD

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,274 mi
Last recorded114,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,274 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside crack in screen out of swept area

Offside headlight wet

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 109,120 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside crack in screen out of swept area

Offside headlight wet

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 106,906 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/r wheel arch loose

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,391 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 95,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,309 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit

off side front flexi hose is starting to crack

off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 20 Aug 2011 75,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 67,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 60,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,943 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,611 miles

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

incorrect size spare wheel fitted on vehicle.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 31,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

incorrect size spare wheel fitted on vehicle.

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 FVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

EG03 FVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is EG03 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 FVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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