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EN03 HDG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,288 mi
Last recorded149,288 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 HDG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 149,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 142,008 miles

oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 28 May 2015 142,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 128,333 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly on unside edge.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear No. plate damaged.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,085 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 95,548 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 77,258 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 62,168 miles

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

Rear No plate starting to crack.

Pass 28 May 2009 43,726 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

n/s and o/s front wishbones have deteriorated bushes

n/s wiper smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre is close to wear indicators -3-4mm

o/s/f tyre is close to wear indicators -3-4mm

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel,inspection/adjustment reccomended

Fail 28 May 2009 43,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

n/s and o/s front wishbones have deteriorated bushes

n/s wiper smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre is close to wear indicators -3-4mm

o/s/f tyre is close to wear indicators -3-4mm

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel,inspection/adjustment reccomended

Pass 17 May 2008 28,113 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 21,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 14,897 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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EN03 HDG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN03 HDG, 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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EN03 HDG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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