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EF03 KNL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 KNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan /inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 60,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,084 miles

Misting of oil on power steering rack

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 21,837 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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EF03 KNL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF03 KNL, 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 EF03 KNL registered?

EF03 KNL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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