CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ03 FOM

2003 Kawasaki ER5

Gold Petrol 498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,341 mi
Last recorded26,341 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER519,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kawasaki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelER5
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,341 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 15,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 15,328 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 15,308 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,965 miles

Offside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 13,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER5?

Based on 65,763 MOT tests across 6,087 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
1,017
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
6,087
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,027
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 880
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 668
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 589
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 550
Full Kawasaki ER5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ03 FOM is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5 in Gold with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 19,595 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 Kawasaki ER5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER5 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ03 FOM?

You can check the full history of LJ03 FOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ03 FOM registered?

LJ03 FOM is a 2003 Kawasaki ER5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LJ03 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 FOM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ03 FOM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ03 FOM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.