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EG03 SDV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 64,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front floorpan corroded.

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 57,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 48,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle beam bushes worn but not excessively.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 38,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 37,810 miles

Nearside outer body sill corroded in various places.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion in various places.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking pressure sensor leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 37,216 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,513 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills slightly corroded

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 21 Jul 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,668 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,585 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,300 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre has a 10mm cut in thr tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,542 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 SDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

EG03 SDV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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