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EA03 NRL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,878 mi
Last recorded46,878 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 28,380 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 24,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,310 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 9 Mar 2012 21,310 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,999 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 15,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,918 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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EA03 NRL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA03 NRL, 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 EA03 NRL registered?

EA03 NRL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EA03 NRL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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