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EG03 VEA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,629 mi
Last recorded86,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 86,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported SECTION (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL -A PILLAR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL -PASSENGER SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR STEP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN -A PILLAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SIIL -DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL -A PILLAR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO CENTER JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BROKEN OFF (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed RUBBING ON STRUT -WHEN TURNING LOCK TO LOCK (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front TYRE -DETEROIRATED

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL -BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion BADLY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim STEEL WHEEL (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,213 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,624 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,624 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,490 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 VEA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

EG03 VEA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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