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EO03 RXU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 RXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,822 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler neck/cap

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,651 miles

chassis corroded

noise from gearbox area ,suspect clutch release bearing

sills corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chassis corroded

noise from gearbox area ,suspect clutch release bearing

sills corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,947 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front suspension strut top mounts show play.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

off side rear tyre tread shows splits deep enough to reach the cords.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,074 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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EO03 RXU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

EO03 RXU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is EO03 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 RXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO03 RXU have outstanding finance?

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