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EN03 XHV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,653 mi
Last recorded63,653 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 XHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,400 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre has cracked inside the tread blocks

power steering pipe corroded under n/s front inner wing

power steering pipe corroded under n/s front inner wing

Fail 16 Nov 2016 58,400 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Offside Front tyre has cracked inside the tread blocks

power steering pipe corroded under n/s front inner wing

power steering pipe corroded under n/s front inner wing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,117 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 57,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,027 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,584 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,588 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 20,588 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 XHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHV, 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 EN03 XHV registered?

EN03 XHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is EN03 XHV safe to buy?

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