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ET03 SXN

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,704 mi
Last recorded83,704 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,704 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,512 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,510 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,976 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,321 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet hinges need unseizing and bonnet needs re-aligning

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet hinges need unseizing and bonnet needs re-aligning

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 57,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,996 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,346 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrels corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,188 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 SXN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 SXN registered?

ET03 SXN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is ET03 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 SXN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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