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EX03 HXH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,875 mi
Last recorded90,875 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 90,875 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Engine/ wheel arch trim. (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering reservoir insecure with signs of leakage.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Behind bumper (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 84,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,547 miles

Centre mirror missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 76,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre mirror missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,677 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,053 miles

rear exhaust secured with wire

Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 64,142 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,008 miles

rear exhaust mounting loose

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting loose

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,188 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,190 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,683 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 20,724 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

wipers starting to smeer screen

Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,711 miles

Both sides front wishbones rear bushes starting to separate

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front No. plate slight damage

Front tyre pressure look low

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Wipers starting to smear

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 HXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

EX03 HXH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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