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EO03 VAD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,290 mi
Last recorded46,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,290 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,614 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges.slight play on top suspension mounts.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,327 miles

play on both front top suspension mounting.fluid leak on pipe from clutch master cylinder to reservior.front brake pads getting low and front brake discs worn.small splits on wishbone bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,613 miles

nearside front tyres very low on tread.both front wipers smearing.splits on nearside front wishbone bush.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,274 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking and should be replaced.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VAD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

EO03 VAD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EO03 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 VAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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