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EF03 WHV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 WHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen wipers are smeary

Fail 15 Mar 2011 72,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen wipers are smeary

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,967 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts worn

fuel filter corroding

interior rear view mirror insecure

n/s/r shock absorber top mount worn

o/s of steering rack worn

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

various damage around vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,967 miles

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

front shock absorber top mounts worn

fuel filter corroding

interior rear view mirror insecure

n/s/r shock absorber top mount worn

o/s of steering rack worn

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

various damage around vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,008 miles

bad age cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres outer walls

drivers internal and external door handles a bit stiff in operation

o/s front flexi brake hose touches strut !but has reinforce spring fitted

small movement o/s steering rack internal behind rack gaiter

spare tyre flat

take steady with brakes as new brakes fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bad age cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres outer walls

brake fluid low

drivers internal and external door handles a bit stiff in operation

o/s front flexi brake hose touches strut !but has reinforce spring fitted

small movement o/s steering rack internal behind rack gaiter

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Feb 2008 50,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,089 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 36,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive 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 Suspension arm rubber bush 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 WHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

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

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