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EO03 XWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,129 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot Floor Behind Bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,220 miles

General corrosion underbody

different size tyre on front to rear

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion underbody

different size tyre on front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,779 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as indicated (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,162 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Management lamp on

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,162 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Management lamp on

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,169 miles

all wishbone bushes deteriorated

oil leak

sills corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wishbone bushes deteriorated

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,925 miles

brake discs worn and corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

front top mounts worn

n/s wishbone bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damp around steering rack

front brake discs worn

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

nearside front wiper blade split.

steering rack slightly damp.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,378 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 39,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,183 miles

some tightness in steering mechanism not excessive advise attention

Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,149 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,080 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 13,992 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 XWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWN, 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 XWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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