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EA03 WJE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 68,470 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,108 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,228 miles

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,177 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,910 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 29,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 22,871 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 18,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,954 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,954 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,954 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 11,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,578 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 5,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WJE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EA03 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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