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CE03 PZB

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,797 mi
Last recorded85,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,797 miles

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 Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

both front floor pans corroding.

offside front chassis rail corroding below front floor pan

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak t/stat area, front brake hoses cracked, o.s.r. s/absorber weep, horn poor, corrosion sills, o.s.r. tyre cracked, front strut top mounts play, n.s.f window inop, buckle n.s.f. wheel.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 80,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

coolant leak t/stat area, front brake hoses cracked, o.s.r. s/absorber weep, horn poor, corrosion sills, o.s.r. tyre cracked, front strut top mounts play, n.s.f window inop, buckle n.s.f. wheel.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,192 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,605 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear bush deteriorated,strut top mount has play-not quite excessive!

offside front lower suspension arm,rear bush deteriorated,play becoming excessive

offside rear lower sill corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,268 miles

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)

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

engine management light on.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 57,268 miles

engine management light on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 31,242 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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CE03 PZB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE03 PZB, 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 CE03 PZB registered?

CE03 PZB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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