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EA03 EHW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,882 mi
Last recorded40,882 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 40,882 miles

Nearside Seal corroded.

Offside Seal corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 37,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,146 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 30,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,313 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 25,313 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,417 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,135 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 EHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA03 EHW registered?

EA03 EHW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is EA03 EHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 EHW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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