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CE03 EJA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,045 miles

both front and o/s/r coil springs corroded

front flexable brake hoses perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,045 miles

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

both front and o/s/r coil springs corroded

front flexable brake hoses perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,443 miles

front flexable brake hoses perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front flexable brake hoses perished

n/s/f wishbone rear bush

surface corrosion around undeerbody areas

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,994 miles

front brake pads weaing low

slight damage n/s/f wheel

slight play in n/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,267 miles

corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Fail 27 Mar 2012 21,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,331 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 15,101 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2009 12,636 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 12,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,463 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 10,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,664 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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CE03 EJA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE03 EJA, 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 CE03 EJA registered?

CE03 EJA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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