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EA03 FHU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,266 mi
Last recorded67,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,266 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,597 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,597 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,253 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,586 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 42,481 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,152 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,612 miles

O/S Head lamp glass cracked lower corner

Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,846 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 18,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 FHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

EA03 FHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is EA03 FHU safe to buy?

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