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EK03 WHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 WHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 82,314 miles

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

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

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 in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion to front inner arches

corrosion to underside of car and componants

Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 74,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,112 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,112 miles

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

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,386 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2013 53,386 miles

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

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front lower wishbone rear inner bush deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,013 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 42,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,304 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 40,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,507 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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EK03 WHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK03 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 EK03 WHV registered?

EK03 WHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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