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EA03 EKZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2019 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member corroded within 30cms mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded within 30cms mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded within 30cms mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arcvh corroded within 30cms of mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cms mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

windscreen damage

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,608 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,271 miles

front pads part worn

some movement in upper top mounts

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,258 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,137 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,601 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 EKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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