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CE03 PZL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,091 miles

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

front offside track rod end locking device very small

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

rear inner sill at the underside both sides has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2013 114,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front o/s track rod end locking device very small

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,361 miles

nearside rear quater corrosion hole

offside front brake hose perished

rear end accident damage

Fail 13 Dec 2012 106,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear quater corrosion hole

offside front anti roll link

offside front brake hose perished

rear end accident damage

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

clutch pipe slightly damp but not leaking under pressure

coolant level below minimum

oil level over maximum

outer body panel corroded by fuel flap

vehicle showing signs of accident damage to rear boot floor and damaged chassis leg

Fail 19 Nov 2010 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

clutch pipe slightly damp but not leaking under pressure

coolant level below minimum

oil level over maximum

outer body panel corroded by fuel flap

vehicle showing signs of accident damage to rear boot floor and damaged chassis leg

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,147 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,501 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,501 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 70,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2008 70,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 49,457 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 59,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 43,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 43,295 miles

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

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 PZL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CE03 PZL, 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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CE03 PZL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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