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EX03 HVA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 60,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rusty at seat inc seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall and tread cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,619 miles

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

slight rust on outersills

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight rust on outersills

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,858 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 52,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,899 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 33,876 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,383 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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EX03 HVA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX03 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

EX03 HVA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is EX03 HVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 HVA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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