CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX03 RXD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 RXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 92,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 92,863 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center rear inner floor (5.2.6)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,884 miles

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills and the under-side of vehicle are slightly corroded

weld repairs to sills inner and outer and the under-side of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,882 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills and the under-side of vehicle are slightly corroded

weld repairs to sills inner and outer and the under-side of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,979 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Both outer sills holed

Floor holed nearside front

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,108 miles

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

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

inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,504 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both innner and outter sills rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,604 miles

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

n/s/ outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,994 miles

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

rust under car

Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

rust under car

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,306 miles

n/s & o/s/r inner sills corroding

some play to rear axle bushs

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

floors corroding

inner sills corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,129 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

floors corroding

inner sills corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 21,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,785 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 15,785 miles

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

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX03 RXD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RXD, 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

How do I check the history of EX03 RXD?

You can check the full history of EX03 RXD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX03 RXD registered?

EX03 RXD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 RXD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX03 RXD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX03 RXD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.