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EG03 FXY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 FXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine oil leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Internal headlight adjuster reset to zero prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cuts/splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective, pressure low

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,157 miles

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside front bumper insecure to wing

offside sill rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside front bumper insecure to wing

offside sill rusty

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,260 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,015 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and close to legal limit (recommend repair)

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside sill starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 76,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and close to legal limit (recommend repair)

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

offside sill starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,627 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,473 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

poor repair to all o/s of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,472 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front bumper damaged

very poor repair to o/s/r quarter panel full of fibreglass and filler

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,585 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,550 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 25,523 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.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 24 Feb 2007 17,011 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,531 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 FXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FXY, 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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EG03 FXY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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