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EF03 PVL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,746 mi
Last recorded64,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 PVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,746 miles

Heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,607 miles

both front floors corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

offside bonnet hinge broken

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,466 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,242 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,937 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 47,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2011 45,607 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around tread.

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,967 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear hand brake cable insecure,exhaust system corroded,front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,694 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 30,217 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 30,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,373 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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EF03 PVL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF03 PVL registered?

EF03 PVL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is EF03 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 PVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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