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EF03 VHU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,807 mi
Last recorded66,807 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,807 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan box sections (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear nearside and offside tyres outer sidewalls perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan box sections (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Rear nearside and offside tyres outer sidewalls perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,337 miles

Brake advisories : RBT Service Brake Efficiency :72% - Rear Service Brake : service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 52,938 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,235 miles

Rear seats have a dog cage fitted infront of them proventing access to rear seats for seatbelt check

Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats have a dog cage fitted infront of them proventing access to rear seats for seatbelt check

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,150 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills area.

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear suport bushes worn.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer sills area.

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wish bone inner rear suport bushes worn.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,885 miles

movement in n/s/r hub req's attention.

n/s & o/s/f lower suspension wishbone inner rear suport bushes slightly worn.

o/s/r foot brake low reading.

rear brakes out of balance req's attention.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,655 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

fuel filter corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2007 28,654 miles

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

165/60/14 h conti.

Offside Front 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)

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

fuel filter corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,669 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on outer edge, 2mm on inner edge, 3mm in centre.

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner edge, 3mm across rest.

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 VHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

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