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EA03 TLN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,392 mi
Last recorded68,392 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 TLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 68,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts earth strap rubbing on O/S/F driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant bottle ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres are perished 165/60R14

front bumper damaged but not insecure

reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2017 67,609 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f sill corroded

rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 May 2017 67,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

n/s/f sill corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,444 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/r tyre inner edge devoid of tread at time of test

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 May 2015 61,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,956 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 53,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,507 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,590 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 TLN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

EA03 TLN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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