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EJ03 FNM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,035 mi
Last recorded105,035 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FNM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,206 miles

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

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

both outer sills coroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 104,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both outer sills coroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,036 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2013 101,036 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,324 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid low

offside rear road wheel slightly misshaped

Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid low

offside rear road wheel slightly misshaped

Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,071 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,939 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,361 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,592 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 31,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,106 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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EJ03 FNM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ03 FNM, 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 EJ03 FNM registered?

EJ03 FNM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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