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EK03 VNN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area nearly corroded through (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front floor pan area corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

both rear inner lower wheel arch areas corroded

wipers poor smearing the screen

Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area nearly corroded through (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front floor pan area corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (5.2.6)

both rear inner lower wheel arch areas corroded

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 84,527 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 34,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,006 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 17,911 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 VNN 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 73.3%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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