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EJ03 FFZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,600 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 7 Jan 2017 86,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,200 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13H (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both head lamp beam patterns just in specification

both wiper blades split on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both head lamp beam patterns just in specification

both wiper blades split on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,953 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,239 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,586 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,733 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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EJ03 FFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 EJ03 FFZ, 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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EJ03 FFZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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