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EP03 LKF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 66,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,476 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2014 63,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,452 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,587 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 52,587 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 39,685 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,561 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,749 miles

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

rear tyres on 2 1/2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,955 miles

condition on offside front wishbone rear bush split borderline

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 LKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

EP03 LKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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