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EN03 NVT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,879 mi
Last recorded42,879 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,879 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nsr/osr (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2020 39,884 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 39,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,530 miles

Rear shockers casing corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR OUTER AND REAR SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,955 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 37,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,222 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 37,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

ALL EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 35,963 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 35,963 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 32,860 miles

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

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

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,058 miles

underbody corrosion

front wipers smearing

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 25,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,757 miles

some scoring on front brake discs

Fail 20 Dec 2011 21,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some scoring on front brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 18,382 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 18,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyres side walls cracking

front brake discs rusting. wiper blades worn,

Pass 8 Jan 2010 15,875 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 15,875 miles

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES SIDWALLS CRACKING

NEARSIDE MIRROR BROKEN

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,148 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES TREAD STARTING TO CRACK

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,669 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 27 Dec 2006 10,801 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 NVT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

EN03 NVT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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