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ET03 KRD

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,575 mi
Last recorded109,575 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 KRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 109,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on front (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Outer has corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r quarter panels signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,597 miles

ADVISE corrosion on chassis above rear axle/mounting

Fail 9 Oct 2014 97,322 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE CORROSION ON O/S/R CHASSIS ABOVE REAR AXLE MOUNTING

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,187 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 73,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,271 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 44,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,271 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 28,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 23,926 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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ET03 KRD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET03 KRD, 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 ET03 KRD registered?

ET03 KRD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is ET03 KRD safe to buy?

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