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EG03 HVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,839 miles

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

near side and off side sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,548 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres are wearing uneven

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,734 miles

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 80,734 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,985 miles

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

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

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

n/s outersill stating to rust

o/s and n/s front floors starting to rust

Fail 4 Jul 2015 75,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s outersill stating to rust

o/s and n/s front floors starting to rust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 52,763 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,358 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 44,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,807 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,829 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,990 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,733 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 HVW 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 76.5%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

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

Is EG03 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 HVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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