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EJ03 FHB

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,860 mi
Last recorded100,860 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings And outter (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 100,536 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s/f and n/s/f slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Engine lamp on

Engine missfiring

O/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/s/f and n/s/f slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Engine lamp on

Engine missfiring

O/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,669 miles

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

door sills and front floor pans attn n/f

Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

door sills and front floor pans attn n/f

wrong bolt fitted to n/s front brake caliper carrier

wrong sus leg fitted to n/s front

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,617 miles

floor pan starting to corroied

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 87,530 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 87,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,628 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,971 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 79,971 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,006 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 31,540 miles

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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EJ03 FHB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ03 FHB, 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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EJ03 FHB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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