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EA03 PVF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,309 mi
Last recorded115,309 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 PVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 115,309 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

steering/coolent pipes poor fitment

Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,972 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

off side outer sill area lightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,164 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 96,063 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,276 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 PVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVF, 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 EA03 PVF registered?

EA03 PVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is EA03 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 PVF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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