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EK03 XXR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,079 mi
Last recorded108,079 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,079 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,531 miles

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

advise clutch bitehigh and worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 100,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise clutch bitehigh and worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,945 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

play in front shock legs

Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

play in front shock legs

Pass 15 Apr 2011 88,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 88,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 79,707 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 79,707 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,933 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 XXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

EK03 XXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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