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EO03 XFT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,671 mi
Last recorded123,671 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 XFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 123,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

boot floor corroded and holed offside rear

Pass 2 May 2017 119,874 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 116,435 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

slight runout on front brake discs

Fail 3 May 2016 116,435 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight runout on front brake discs

Pass 9 May 2015 113,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness and corroding

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f outer sill corroding

o/s/f headlight has condensation inside

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,364 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

brake fluid level becoming low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroding

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres perishing and cracking up

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,039 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance uneven

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

rear shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 29 Mar 2011 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level low

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance uneven

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

rear shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,159 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,404 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 34,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,147 miles

Both front brake disc wearing

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edge

Wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

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 XFT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO03 XFT, 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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EO03 XFT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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