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EO03 AEP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,025 mi
Last recorded19,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 AEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 19,025 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,676 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 18,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished cracking slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing slightly cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,915 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,207 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking/splitting.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,612 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,413 miles

All four tyres cracking/splitting in tyre tread.

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 4 Mar 2011 13,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 13,654 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,843 miles

all tyres perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2009 11,914 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 10,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,511 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 9,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 8,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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EO03 AEP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO03 AEP, 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 EO03 AEP registered?

EO03 AEP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is EO03 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 AEP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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