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FE03 NXD

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

72,725 mi
Last recorded72,725 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 NXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 72,725 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 May 2018 72,725 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,055 miles

All four tyres perishing

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides too caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Oil leak Around gearbox ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 70,055 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres and o/s/r tyre perishing

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides too caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Around gearbox ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,581 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,581 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,022 miles

N/S & O/S outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,419 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,621 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,922 miles

offside & nearside front top suspension joint just acceptable

offside rear tyre distorted just acceptable

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,856 miles

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,887 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,776 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 19,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 16,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,953 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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FE03 NXD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE03 NXD, 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 FE03 NXD registered?

FE03 NXD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FE03 NXD safe to buy?

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