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EN03 NZB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,448 mi
Last recorded73,448 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 NZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,448 miles

o/s/ & n/s/ subframe fixing points corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge advise corrosion to outer sills

Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

o/s/ & n/s/ subframe fixing points corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edge advise corrosion to outer sills

Fail 27 May 2016 73,438 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis sections various (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis sections (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F BRAKE FLEXI HOSE BADLY CRACKING

PLAY IN O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING

advise corrosion to outer sills

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/ & n/s/ subframe fixing points corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 68,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,461 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,613 miles

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

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

Oil leak

generall corrosion

spare tyre preasure low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,057 miles

both outer and backing sills have surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,057 miles

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

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

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

both outer and backing sills have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,790 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,757 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,036 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2009 40,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,555 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 23,199 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 23,199 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 NZB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

EN03 NZB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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