CarVerify

Free Car Check

EP03 HPF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 105,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill and panel and n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill and panel and o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sills corroding in places

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge 165/65/13

Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,408 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,523 miles

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

very rusty sills ,both rear wheel inner sills corroded,rear 1-4 panals corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,139 miles

both sides outer sills and rear end to body rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,403 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,908 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 47,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,448 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EP03 HPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EP03 HPF?

You can check the full history of EP03 HPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EP03 HPF registered?

EP03 HPF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is EP03 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 HPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EP03 HPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EP03 HPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.