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EF03 TBZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bushes also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end lock nut security pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake hose tied to strut restricting movement

Rear exhaust rubber broken

all brake pipes greased

corrosion to inner sills front chassis rails front floor corners and outer body a pillar

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,349 miles

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,683 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch behind plastic quater bumper

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 44,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both front floors

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch behind plastic quater bumper

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,350 miles

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

corrosion on offside and nearside front floor

corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

lift in front strut top mounts

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,350 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on offside and nearside front floor

corrosion on rear inner and outer sills

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

lift in front strut top mounts

wear in front suspension bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,870 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,631 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 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TBZ, 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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EF03 TBZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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