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EG03 LDC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,680 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sill panels and o/side rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,026 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front seal panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear seal panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,996 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,269 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 82,267 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,187 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,425 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,870 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 46,570 miles

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

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 2010 41,171 miles

Wear in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres,worn slightly low on inner edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,575 miles

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

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 LDC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LDC, 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 LDC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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