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EN03 VZR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/Bumper mount - Shock & Spring mounting P/A. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/Bumper mount - Shock & Spring mounting P/A. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both Rear chassis rail ends excessively corroded & holed but not within P/A. - STRONG ADVISE.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front-to-Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Brackets corroded off. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/floor by subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded On Chassis By axle Mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side rear slow to rise (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 81,949 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 81,947 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,692 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade ends spliting

Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,485 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 70,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Major Oil Leak From Engine

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,982 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Major Oil Leak From Engine

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,923 miles

Clutch Release Bearing Starting To Become Noisey.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape And Starting To Crack Within The Tread.

Oil Leak From Screw In Plug On Back Of Cylinder Head.r

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,923 miles

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

Clutch Release Bearing Starting To Become Noisey.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Go Out Of Shape And Starting To Crack Within The Tread.

Oil Leak From Screw In Plug On Back Of Cylinder Head.r

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,549 miles

Fuel Filter Rusty And In Very Poor Condition.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,548 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Filter Rusty And In Very Poor Condition.

Offside Rear Parking Brake Slow In Operation.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,163 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,163 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,135 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f floor very wet front and back

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,883 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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