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EO03 XHW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,307 miles

Both front top shock mountings worn

Corrosion started to both outer sills

Nearside front lower wishbone, rear bush

Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front top shock mountings worn

Corrosion started to both outer sills

Nearside front lower wishbone, rear bush

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,744 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to break up

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside outer sill corroding

Offside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside outer sill corroding

Both front wishobne rear bushes breaking up

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight imbalance on front braking effort.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight imbalance on front braking effort.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,227 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,437 miles

play in nearside front suspension top mount

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,109 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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EO03 XHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO03 XHW, 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 EO03 XHW registered?

EO03 XHW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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