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E11 TEU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,813 mi
Last recorded46,813 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 TEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,813 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both nearside rear brake efforts slightly low

slight noise fromt nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 42,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,126 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbox insecure

nearside rear quarter has been replaced and spot welded as per original

slight play in nearside of rack

some movement in offside top strut mount

Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,496 miles

OSF tyre slightly perished on inner wall.

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 35,496 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre slightly perished on inner wall.

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,562 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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E11 TEU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E11 TEU, 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 E11 TEU registered?

E11 TEU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is E11 TEU safe to buy?

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