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EG03 SFV

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,237 mi
Last recorded49,237 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 SFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 49,237 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 43,937 miles

some corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 12 May 2017 43,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 12 May 2016 33,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 33,578 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/13 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,851 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,851 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 29,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 24,217 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,391 miles

Engine has slight misfire

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,142 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 16,126 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 11,879 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,034 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 SFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

EG03 SFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is EG03 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 SFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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