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EF03 HFR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge but o k at test time

slight fluid leak from near side front steering rack gaiter

Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,888 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill repaired not welded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 35,987 miles

Both front upper shock absorber mountings to inner wings have play / lift!

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly out of shape! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

The lower section of the near side door pillar is corroded.

There is engine oil leaking!

The reverse light is inoperative!

Fail 26 Jan 2019 35,986 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not connected to the rack body! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe floor mounting & inner sill, also causing the lower section of wing to be insecure! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & the near side not tested as fluid inoperative! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly just fluid! (3.5 (a))

Both front upper shock absorber mountings to inner wings have play / lift!

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly out of shape! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

The lower section of the near side door pillar is corroded.

The near side front section of lower inner sill is holed & corroded.

There is engine oil leaking!

The reverse light is inoperative!

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,982 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 31,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,000 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 29,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,609 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 20,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,245 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 14,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,258 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 10,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,715 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of perrishing on outer tread area

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,623 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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EF03 HFR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF03 HFR, 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 EF03 HFR registered?

EF03 HFR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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