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EN03 SZV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 67,962 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,789 miles

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

areas of light underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,783 miles

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

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

Some other areas of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,040 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape inner treads

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight bind to n/s/r brake

stone chip to front windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape inner treads

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight bind to n/s/r brake

stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,365 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 14,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,322 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 SZV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN03 SZV registered?

EN03 SZV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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