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EK03 TNE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TNE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,134 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,232 miles

N/s/f outer sill corroded

O/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

object in swept area less than 40 mm

outer sills corroded/blistered but meet requirement

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear suspension springs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 59,458 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,169 miles

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

r/h front tyre poor cond cracking in tread and side walls

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,582 miles

slight play upper shock absorber bushes.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,524 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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EK03 TNE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK03 TNE, 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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EK03 TNE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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