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EP03 FKT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 FKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,239 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion ns and os sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 74,023 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion ns and os sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,434 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,434 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,355 miles

Advise Corrosion to rear brake junction but is acceptable at this time.

Advise Heavy corrosion to Rear chassis by exhaust mount but is not by a structual part.

Advise Heavy cracking to N/S/R Tyre and is only just acceptable.

Advise Heavy surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Sills but are not holed at this time.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise all welding has been heavilly undersealed.

Advise slight exhaust blow which is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to front chassis by suspension mounts but is not holed at this time.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Advise Corrosion to rear brake junction but is acceptable at this time.

Advise Heavy corrosion to Rear chassis by exhaust mount but is not by a structual part.

Advise Heavy cracking to N/S/R Tyre and is only just acceptable.

Advise Heavy surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Sills but are not holed at this time.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Advise all welding has been heavilly undersealed.

Advise slight exhaust blow which is only just acceptable.

Advise surface corrosion to front chassis by suspension mounts but is not holed at this time.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise Corrosion to rear brake junction but is acceptable at this time.

Advise Heavy surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Sills but are not holed at this time.

Advise N/S/F Lower suspension arm front bush is deteriorated but is not resulting in excessive movement.

Advise O/S/R Tyre is heavilly worn on the inside edge and is also cracking but is acceptable.

Advise heavy corrosion to rear chassis by exhaust mount but is not by a structual part.

Advise slight binding to O/S/F Wheel.

Advise slight splitting to O/S/F Wiper blade.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,801 miles

advise cracking on rear tyres

advise o/s/f head light on lower limit

advise power steering corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise cracking on rear tyres

advise o/s/f head light on lower limit

advise power steering corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,811 miles

Coolant Bottle Damaged

Corrosion Present Around Fuel Filler Cap

Front To Rear + Rear Brake Pipes Greased

Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,638 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant Bottle Damaged

Corrosion Present Around Fuel Filler Cap

Front To Rear + Rear Brake Pipes Greased

N/S/R Body Kit Insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 49,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 36,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,043 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,896 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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EP03 FKT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc 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 EP03 FKT, 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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EP03 FKT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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