MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres cracking
oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres cracking
oil leak
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Both front and rear bushers (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA03 EKM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EKM, 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 EKM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.
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