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EX03 HMG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,826 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

light tyre tread cracks noted o/s/r - n/s/r

Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,519 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

light cracks to both rear tyre treads and walls

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,519 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

light cracks to both rear tyre treads and walls

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,762 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge...advise replacement soon.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 50,762 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge...advise replacement soon.

Fail 28 Mar 2006 46,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front inner wishbone arm bushes splitting †front b/discs in poor condition †front outer tyre treads worn †rear tyre treads cracking †no plates backing peeling started †

Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,946 miles

front inner wishbone arm bushes splitting †front b/discs in poor condition †front outer tyre treads worn †rear tyre treads cracking †no plates backing peeling started †

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 HMG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX03 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

EX03 HMG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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