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EF03 HLD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,745 mi
Last recorded80,745 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,745 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion ooter seals corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion outer seals corroded (6.1.B.2)

nsf topsuspension mount slight play

osf top suspension mount slight play

Pass 31 May 2016 75,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 75,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2015 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,487 miles

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

both lower sills have surface corrosion spots

Pass 24 May 2013 59,912 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both lower sills have surface corrosion spots

Pass 19 May 2012 55,132 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 50,374 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f top strut mountings getting weak

Pass 25 May 2010 44,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 38,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,864 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 18,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,089 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 HLD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF03 HLD, 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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EF03 HLD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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