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EN03 WDL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 WDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2020 84,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides on shassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,254 miles

Corrosion rear chassis double skinned

Fail 25 Nov 2019 84,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion rear chassis double skinned

Nearside Rear Mud flap insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,555 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Chassis corrosion’s

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Chassis corrosion’s

Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,480 miles

front brake discs rough/rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs rough/rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,942 miles

Offside chassie leg corroded thin

both front floors rusty

both front lower inner wings rusty

n/s o/s front chassie legs rusty shailing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,028 miles

PAS pipe rusty

Stone chips windscreen

Under body becoming rusty in places

Front brake discs worn/pitted/rusty

NSF tyre worn inner edge

NSR tyre worn inner edge close to limit

OSF tyre 1.6mm only

OSR back of sill corroded axle mount but not excessive

Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn/pitted/rusty

NSF tyre worn inner edge

NSR tyre worn inner edge close to limit

OSF tyre 1.6mm only

OSR back of sill corroded axle mount but not excessive

PAS pipe rusty

Stone chips windscreen

Under body becoming rusty in places

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,337 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes slight play

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 65,337 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front anti roll bar bushes slight play

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,344 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Fail 29 Oct 2011 58,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres in poor condition

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,533 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

overheating

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 34,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 12,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 12,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 WDL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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