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EG03 LDD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,267 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,285 miles

floor to sills slightly corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

front floors corroded near subframe mounts but not yet considered excesive

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly worn

outer sills getting corroded but not yet considered excesive

Fail 1 Nov 2015 88,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

floor to sills slightly corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

front floors corroded near subframe mounts but not yet considered excesive

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished and slightly worn

outer sills getting corroded but not yet considered excesive

Fail 5 Jan 2015 88,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake pipe corroded (close to faliure)

oil filter badly corroded and leaking

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Dec 2013 78,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension bushes are starting to split

slight corrosion near off side rear suspension mount

Pass 30 Dec 2013 78,486 miles

front suspension bushes are starting to split

slight corrosion near off side rear suspension mount

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,950 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre worn close to limit

rear sill is starting to rust

Pass 2 Jan 2013 66,950 miles

front tyre worn close to limit

rear sill is starting to rust

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,873 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,994 miles

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

Noise coming from nearside rear brake

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,994 miles

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

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

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

Noise coming from nearside rear brake

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,147 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 21,091 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,431 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 LDD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

EG03 LDD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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