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EX03 HYT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,876 mi
Last recorded60,876 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion to offside & nearside front floors

Corrosion to offside & nearside rear inner wheel arches

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,812 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,507 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,378 miles

165/60/14 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

N/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,297 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,403 miles

Both sills slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Both sills slightly corroded.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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corrosion on n/s and o/s sills

damage to n/s sill

play on o/s/f top suspension top mount

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,530 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 29,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 22,806 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 8 Apr 2006 14,967 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 HYT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

EX03 HYT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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