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EA03 EHS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,662 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise front brake balance

advise near side outer sill corroding

advise play to off side of steering rack on limit advise to repair

advise rusting on under side of car

near side front brake disc wearing thin

near side inner front brake pads wearing thin

off side outer sill corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2013 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

advise front brake balance

advise near side outer sill corroding

advise play to off side of steering rack on limit advise to repair

advise rusting on under side of car

near side front brake disc wearing thin

near side inner front brake pads wearing thin

off side outer sill corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,023 miles

nearside front tyre just on limit for today

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,687 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split on sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,894 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter excessively corroded

clutch master cylender pipe leaks

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,039 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,210 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 EHS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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