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EJ03 NUE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 NUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,578 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,564 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,874 miles

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

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant level low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,399 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

small cut in tread on o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cords,

various scratches in windscreen, not obstructing drivers view

Fail 2 Jan 2010 13,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre as a very slight damage to the outer wall

wheel covers fitted unable to inspect wheel nuts

Pass 2 Jan 2010 13,411 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre as a very slight damage to the outer wall

wheel covers fitted unable to inspect wheel nuts

Pass 2 Feb 2009 5,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 4,949 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 4,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,435 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut down to the cords less than 25mm in length.

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

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 NUE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ03 NUE, 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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EJ03 NUE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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