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EA03 NWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,132 miles

Both sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,040 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in topmount

Pass 9 Mar 2022 80,300 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 77,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Strong smell of fuel from cap area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill under car near axle beam bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill under car near axle beam bush. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sil weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 76,224 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,496 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

clutch "bite point" high

off side rear, near side rear and near side front tyre walls perishing

oil leak, rear of engine suspect rocker cover gasket

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

clutch "bite point" high

off side rear, near side rear and near side front tyre walls perishing

oil leak, rear of engine suspect rocker cover gasket

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,018 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,585 miles

Clutch pipe leaking

Thermostat housing leaking - Low coolant level

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,571 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 NWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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