CarVerify

Free Car Check

EO03 MGX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,961 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,341 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 36,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 35,944 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 34,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 336,113 miles

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

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

petrol flap does not close

Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,613 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

petrol flap does not close

Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,388 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts in its sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or ply at time of testing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has raised tread blocks in inner edge for the full circumference of the tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,388 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in its sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or ply at time of testing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has raised tread blocks in inner edge for the full circumference of the tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,675 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,027 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EO03 MGX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MGX, 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

How do I check the history of EO03 MGX?

You can check the full history of EO03 MGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EO03 MGX registered?

EO03 MGX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EO03 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 MGX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO03 MGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EO03 MGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.