MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres feathering on inner edges
n/s/f headlight unit full of condensation - can just see beam image
o/s/r and n/s/r axle beam outer mounting bushes becoming worn
fuel filter corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
front tyres feathering on inner edges
n/s/f headlight unit full of condensation - can just see beam image
o/s/r and n/s/r axle beam outer mounting bushes becoming worn
fuel filter corroding
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
off and near side front flexi-brake hose's sit very close to the wheels during the lock to lock test.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
off and near side front flexi-brake hose's sit very close to the wheels during the lock to lock test.
Offside front lower ball joint shield fouling brake disc
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine oil level is above the maximum mark at the dip-stick.
near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/shows uneven wear/is bald at the edges/shows deep splits/is perished and cracked.
near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/is perished and cracked/shows uneven wear and splits.
off side front tyre is perished/cracked/shows deep splits/shows uneven wear and is bald at the edges.
off side front, near side front and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show slight play.
off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/is perished and cracked shows deep splits/uneven wear and is out of shape.
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine oil level is above the maximum mark at the dip-stick.
near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/shows uneven wear/is bald at the edges/shows deep splits/is perished and cracked.
near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/is perished and cracked/shows uneven wear and splits.
off side front tyre is perished/cracked/shows deep splits/shows uneven wear and is bald at the edges.
off side front, near side front and near side rear suspension strut top mounts show slight play.
off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm/is perished and cracked shows deep splits/uneven wear and is out of shape.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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EP03 NYL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 NYL, 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 NYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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