MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill structure near axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill structure near axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns&os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower. Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF Brake Hose Chaffing on shield when steering on lock
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn inner edge
engine oil leak
underside rusty
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front floorings rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel Filter Corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fuel Filter Corroded
Both rear tyres deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres 2mm
both rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded
movement in both front top suspension mounts
exhaust corroded
front discs corroded worn
hand brake travel
movement in both front top suspension mounts
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FB03 EWH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FB03 EWH, 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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FB03 EWH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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