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EX03 WHF

2003 Ford Ka

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 WHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,058 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,674 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,032 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

some accident damage to bonnet landing panel and o/s/f inner flitch panel

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,891 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 48,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,619 miles

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,388 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 WHF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

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

Is EX03 WHF safe to buy?

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