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EG03 VCT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,952 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion near suspension legs (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate has small crack in it

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,952 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Coolant leaking from water housing

Front Body has slight corrosion near suspension legs (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,075 miles

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

Nearside axle bush worn

Fail 22 Oct 2013 73,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside axle bush worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,363 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs quite scabby

front to rear brakepipes require good clean up and waxoyl

numerous slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Jan 2013 64,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs quite scabby

front to rear brakepipes require good clean up and waxoyl

numerous slight oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,636 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,205 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,253 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,250 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn inner edges close to leagal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 27,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VCT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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