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EP03 NYL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,281 mi
Last recorded82,281 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 NYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,281 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,705 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,456 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,184 miles

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.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,184 miles

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.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,462 miles

Offside front lower ball joint shield fouling brake disc

Fail 27 Feb 2010 48,443 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,296 miles

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.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,296 miles

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.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,705 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 16,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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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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What year was EP03 NYL registered?

EP03 NYL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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