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CE03 PZC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,919 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,384 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,290 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

COOCLANT LEVEL LOW AND DIRTY

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,893 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 50,893 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,355 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 45,355 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished badly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,520 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

hydralic clutch pipe leaking slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,057 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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CE03 PZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

CE03 PZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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