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EP03 AKF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,745 mi
Last recorded55,745 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 AKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 55,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,712 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,712 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,088 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,696 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides at floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,468 miles

rear numberplate damaged

some corrosion around fuel filler cap/neck

some corrosion on both sills

some corrosion on rear brake pipe rear fittings and compensator valves

Fail 24 Feb 2016 52,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

some corrosion on both sills

rear numberplate damaged

some corrosion around fuel filler cap/neck

some corrosion on rear brake pipe rear fittings and compensator valves

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,255 miles

corrosion around filler cap and on both sills

oil leak

some corrosion on under floor chassis at front (recoat asap)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,938 miles

engine and gearbox leaking oil

offside rear wheel rim dented on inner

several areas of corrosion on underfloor and chassis

some corrosion on sills and around fuel filler cap

Fail 21 Feb 2014 51,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wishbone rear and front mounting bushes splitting away and have some play in them

engine and gearbox leaking oil

offside rear wheel rim dented on inner

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

several areas of corrosion on underfloor and chassis

some corrosion on sills and around fuel filler cap

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

some slight corrosion on offside sill at front

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,745 miles

both front wishbone rear mounting bushes starting to split

engine and gearbox have oil leaks

some slight corrosion on offside sill at front

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,779 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,246 miles

wiper rubbers starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 30,848 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 30,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 25,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 25,298 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 17,324 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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EP03 AKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EP03 AKF, 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 EP03 AKF registered?

EP03 AKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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