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EA03 MXF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,620 mi
Last recorded61,620 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated but no movement found

all steering and suspension corroded

all suspension top mounts have slight play

engine management light illuminated

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks corroded

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,543 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front number plate starting to peel

n/s/f top shock mount just meets for play

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp slightly condensated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,817 miles

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front top shock absorber mount for play

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 28 Mar 2008 60,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust for corrosion

nearside front top shock absorber mount for play

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 31 Mar 2007 57,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 57,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,678 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 MXF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

EA03 MXF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EA03 MXF safe to buy?

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