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EP03 HMX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,783 mi
Last recorded67,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,783 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre aged and perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,776 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre aged and perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,761 miles

bonnet release cable lever adrift

Pass 10 Aug 2012 555,196 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 555,196 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 12,684 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 HMX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EP03 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

EP03 HMX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is EP03 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 HMX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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