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MW03 FTF

2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,157 mi
Last recorded30,157 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E1012,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx 500 E10
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 30,157 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear suspension stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,685 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted both discs (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,103 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 24,075 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,007 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 14,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 9,681 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,126 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 May 2008 6,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 6,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,081 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,074 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex 500 E10?

Based on 1,601 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
suspension movement is excessively stiff 14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
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MW03 FTF is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,721 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 Ex 500 E10 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW03 FTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki Ex 500 E10 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW03 FTF is a 2003 Kawasaki Ex 500 E10, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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