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EP03 NXX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,746 mi
Last recorded91,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 NXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,999 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,434 miles

N/S/F REAR WIHBONE BUSH BECOMING DISPLACED.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 81,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

N/S/F REAR WIHBONE BUSH BECOMING DISPLACED.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,066 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight movement in o/s/r top suspension top mount

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,284 miles

1/ oil low on dip stick 2/ n/s front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming perished 3/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished 4/ both front tyres near legal limits

Fail 2 Aug 2010 52,168 miles

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

1/ oil low on dip stick 2/ n/s front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming perished 3/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished 4/ both front tyres near legal limits

Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,110 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,980 miles

n/s front inner wishbone rear mounting bush becoming perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,162 miles

front brake pads becoming worn † †both rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,655 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 32,655 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged also has nail in tread

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 NXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NXX, 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 EP03 NXX registered?

EP03 NXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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