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EA03 FFN

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,756 mi
Last recorded85,756 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 FFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,756 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,735 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,625 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 76,107 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,940 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,468 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 57,700 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,114 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber top mounts slight play /// handbrake travel becoming exessive

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,632 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,599 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FFN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FFN, 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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What year was EA03 FFN registered?

EA03 FFN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is EA03 FFN safe to buy?

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