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EJ03 RAU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,661 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight top mount bearing seizing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs excessively corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,640 miles

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

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

Offside 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 20 Apr 2012 43,960 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 43,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,234 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 39,728 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 24 May 2010 39,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 37,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,198 miles

advised play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 9 Apr 2007 24,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 May 2006 22,194 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,194 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 RAU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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