MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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.
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
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)
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)
Rear seats have a dog cage fitted infront of them proventing access to rear seats for seatbelt check
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
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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.
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.
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.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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.
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.
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.
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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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EF03 VHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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