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EX03 HHU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,892 mi
Last recorded71,892 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,077 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,471 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 18,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,917 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,363 miles

Condensation in Offside front headlight - not affecting beam

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 9,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp/indicator assy condensated

rear no plate slightly cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,708 miles

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

offside headlamp/indicator assy condensated

rear no plate slightly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EX03 HHU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX03 HHU, 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 EX03 HHU registered?

EX03 HHU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is EX03 HHU safe to buy?

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