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EX03 HWB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,510 mi
Last recorded178,510 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HWB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 178,510 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 178,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 172,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,519 miles

hand brake lever adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2012 166,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 160,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 150,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 137,398 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 137,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,351 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 104,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 85,018 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 HWB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWB, 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

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What year was EX03 HWB registered?

EX03 HWB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is EX03 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 HWB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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