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EG03 HWA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,307 mi
Last recorded81,307 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 HWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,307 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush perished

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

outer sils showing early stages of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2018 81,292 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) BOTH (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone bush perished

outer sils showing early stages of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,700 miles

both front chassis starting to rust

both front floor pans rusted

both rear inner sills rusted

nearside front wishbone bush starting to split

offside front outer sill rusted

slight lift in both top mounts

slight wear in both rear suspension bushes

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,578 miles

both front floors rusted

slight rust both front chassie

slight rust both outer sills

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2015 79,451 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,212 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,200 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE.

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,210 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,116 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)

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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EG03 HWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EG03 HWA, 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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EG03 HWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is EG03 HWA safe to buy?

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