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EA03 EHB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 69,845 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Also parking brake requirements only just met. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 69,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp assembly has water inside. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Damaged/bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected Pipes fouling on wheel when steering turned. (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Also parking brake requirements only just met. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,397 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Also parking brake requirements only just met. (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 63,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to excess exposing cords. Size 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose due to damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,806 miles

Hand brake close to pulling limit

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,439 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 52,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,412 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 42,521 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,521 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 35,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,017 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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EA03 EHB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA03 EHB, 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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EA03 EHB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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