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EN03 KFE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,713 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ sill closing panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel at front and rear adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/sill closing panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Central rear view mirror missing

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sections adjacent to (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step panel adjacent to (5.2.6)

Offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,646 miles

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,223 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 94,202 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation offside headlight

wear on front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,202 miles

condensation offside headlight

wear on front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,227 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 89,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 81,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 28,077 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 22,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KFE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KFE, 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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EN03 KFE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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