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EG03 LZD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,715 mi
Last recorded47,715 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,715 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 47,715 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 46,543 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,842 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 33,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,529 miles

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,249 miles

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

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

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,484 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 10 Dec 2008 14,139 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)

engine misfire

front wipers split

Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,105 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 11,105 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2006 8,818 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 LZD 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 LZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 LZD registered?

EG03 LZD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is EG03 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 LZD 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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