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EO03 XGS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,296 miles

Rear Tyres old and perished

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyres old and perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,277 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam patteren (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam patteren (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 65,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 56,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 46,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,828 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,151 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,949 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,779 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 XGS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

EO03 XGS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2003.

Is EO03 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 XGS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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