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EF03 PGZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 PGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 89,134 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,744 miles

Front brake hoses are slightly perished

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,933 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,933 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,460 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,473 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2014 75,473 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,074 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,074 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,153 miles

both rear sills heavy corrosion

patches of corrosion

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,486 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,486 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,862 miles

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

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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EF03 PGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF03 PGZ, 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 EF03 PGZ registered?

EF03 PGZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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