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EO03 VEP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,356 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

rear axle bushes poor

Fail 28 Feb 2015 73,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake warning light came on during roller brake test because brake fluid is at minimum level possibly indicating a leak(inspection required)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and require attention

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

nearside front lower suspension arm bush in poor condition

rear axle bushes poor

Fail 22 Feb 2014 50,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant low

nearside front wheel inner bead slightly damaged

offside front brake hose slightly perished

offside front wheel outer bead damaged

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,468 miles

nearside rear tyre has perishing to side wall

Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coolant level is below minimum

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has perishing to side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2011 22,818 miles

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

o/s front tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,818 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked

rear number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 17,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,402 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,147 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 VEP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEP, 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 EO03 VEP registered?

EO03 VEP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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