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EG03 LDY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,299 mi
Last recorded74,299 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,299 miles

Front headlamps a little dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,299 miles

Front headlamps a little dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,700 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 52,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,454 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,522 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 37,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,968 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 LDY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

EG03 LDY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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