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EG03 LHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,418 mi
Last recorded71,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,418 miles

general surface corrosion on chassis o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,416 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general surface corrosion on chassis o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,635 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp lense misted up but not effecting light output

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp lense misted up but not effecting light output

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,163 miles

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

corrosion sills

Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,163 miles

corrosion sills

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,780 miles

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 4 Aug 2009 54,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

gearbox noisey when clutch pedal depressed

nearside rear quarter panel damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,242 miles

Offside 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 LHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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