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EK03 VNU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,469 mi
Last recorded66,469 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 VNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 66,469 miles

slight wear in nearside wishbone bush

Fail 30 May 2018 66,465 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front top mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear in nearside wishbone bush

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,453 miles

both outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,101 miles

outter sills rusty

slight

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

outter sills rusty

slight

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,577 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,045 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,619 miles

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

Slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,168 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight lift in both front top mounts

slight wear in both steering rack arms

unable to check condition of front brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,533 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,207 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 VNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNU, 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 EK03 VNU registered?

EK03 VNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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