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EA03 PSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 PSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 74,733 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 74,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,223 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,476 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,617 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,445 miles

rear axel beam bushes worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,433 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear axel beam bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake level high

Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,979 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake level high

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,331 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 27,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,245 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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EA03 PSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA03 PSZ, 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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EA03 PSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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