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EO03 WLG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 61,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,249 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 50,245 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,209 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 47,207 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,173 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,173 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,143 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 8 Mar 2012 40,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,445 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

O/S/F Tyre feathering on edges

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

N/S/F Tyre worn close to cord construction on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2011 38,445 miles

Fuel filter corroding

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

O/S/F Tyre feathering on edges

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn close to cord construction on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly unbonded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,374 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly unbonded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,801 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,801 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,653 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)

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

note front brake performance on limit of being unbalance

Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 16,799 miles

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

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

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 WLG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WLG, 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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EO03 WLG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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