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EN03 NCC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 NCC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,144 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,144 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 69,388 miles

advise offside rear tyre aged cracks/tears

Fail 23 May 2015 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise offside rear tyre aged cracks/tears

Fail 25 Apr 2014 64,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor area

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,861 miles

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)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor area

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 10 May 2013 59,692 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 59,682 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 55,200 miles

kerb damage to alloys

nail in n s r tyre edge

Fail 24 May 2012 55,200 miles

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

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

kerb damage to alloys

nail in n s r tyre edge

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,117 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads low

inner and outer sills very slight corrosion

radiator slight corrosion

slight corrosion around fuel filler cap and n/s/r wheel arch

various marks and scratches vechicle and alloys

Pass 4 Apr 2010 48,317 miles

eml light on / brake fluid level low / exhaust corroded / spare tyre flat / front wishbone bushes unbonded / play in front shocker tops

Fail 3 Apr 2010 48,312 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on / brake fluid level low / exhaust corroded / spare tyre flat / front wishbone bushes unbonded / play in front shocker tops

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,312 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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EN03 NCC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

EN03 NCC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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