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EO03 MHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 81,360 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode.

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 65,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Sill starting to corrode.

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

Wipers in poor condition.

Pass 4 May 2013 49,729 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,961 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)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 32,042 miles

Front wipers in poor condition.

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

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 door mirror loose.

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,783 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,052 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre cracking,no cords shown this test.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 14,351 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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EO03 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EO03 MHJ, 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 EO03 MHJ registered?

EO03 MHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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