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EJ03 PKE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,043 mi
Last recorded79,043 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 PKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,043 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 79,043 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside bonnet hinge mounting point corroded away

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis,by subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill,by rear subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at base of wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill,by rear subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill,by rear subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside bonnet hinge mounting point corroded away

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis,by subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 67,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

front brake discs corroded but not affecting brake performance

Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill by rear arch within 30cm of a suspension component (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

front brake discs corroded but not affecting brake performance

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,459 miles

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

front sub frame mountings corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill weakened by corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 65,459 miles

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

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

front sub frame mountings corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,660 miles

Slight corrosion on o/s + n/s inner + outer sills,floorpan area,chassis rails + fuel tank.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,617 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion on bottom of o/s/f wing + floorpan.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,326 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre.

N/S/F wiperblade slightly split.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,444 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,443 miles

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

Cut in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 16 Oct 2007 17,847 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,847 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,053 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 PKE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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