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EG03 CNY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 CNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,965 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2019 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,416 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,416 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,954 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,954 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,629 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,013 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,216 miles

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

both front top suspenion mounts some play

o/s outer sill weak in places

rear tyres tread uneven

Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front top suspenion mounts some play

o/s outer sill weak in places

rear tyres tread uneven

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,745 miles

outer sills some corosion

play in top suspension mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

outer sills some corosion

play in top suspension mounts

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,716 miles

both front top suspension mounts play

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

some movement front top susp strut mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,142 miles

some play both suspension top mounts

Fail 1 Nov 2010 33,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

some play both suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 19,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all other tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,538 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are slightly cracked on the outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,564 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are slightly cracked on the outer sidewalls

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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EG03 CNY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EG03 CNY, 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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EG03 CNY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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