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EP03 HNX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,523 mi
Last recorded66,523 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 HNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 66,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

-ve terminal loose

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant light came on during test

Pass 5 Jun 2016 59,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front top shock mounting has slight movement

underbody and components are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2016 59,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front top shock mounting has slight movement

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

underbody and components are corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,257 miles

n/s/f top shock mounting has slightly play

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f top shock mounting has slight play

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,210 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,210 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,405 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 48,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,723 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 43,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,430 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,364 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 HNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

EP03 HNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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