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EK03 WLX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 86,603 miles

rear sills corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,316 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2016 71,316 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,635 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,352 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,854 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,847 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 WLX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK03 WLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 WLX registered?

EK03 WLX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EK03 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 WLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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