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EA03 NXR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,082 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil around engine

Fail 20 Jul 2019 70,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil around engine

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,548 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 62,548 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,519 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Engine coolant below minimum level

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 56,519 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Engine coolant below minimum level

Engine oil level below minimum

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,260 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,523 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 37,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,936 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 NXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

EA03 NXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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