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EG03 HSD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,906 mi
Last recorded58,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,433 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre wearing on both edges and wearing low

osf tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Jan 2014 50,283 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,750 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,220 miles

n/s/r 1/4 damaged

play in upper mounts

rear wiper blade

Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,519 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,759 miles

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

front wipers slightly deteriorated

near side rear tyre tread slightly mishapened

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,292 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 HSD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

EG03 HSD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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