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EN03 JZK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,349 mi
Last recorded68,349 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 JZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,349 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot lock stiff

Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,349 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot lock stiff

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs worn plus corroded

spare different size

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,474 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs worn plus corroded

spare different size

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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EN03 JZK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN03 JZK, 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 EN03 JZK registered?

EN03 JZK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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