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EF03 TEJ

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,307 mi
Last recorded32,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,307 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 32,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,504 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 28,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,299 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,178 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 23,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,326 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 19,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake slightly high

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,398 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front wishbone bush starting to come away from bonding

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,398 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front wishbone bush starting to come away from bonding

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,825 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 18,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have light cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 14,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 14,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,832 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 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

EF03 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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