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EJ03 PLF

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 PLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,988 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 104,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,448 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,909 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,909 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 75,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,667 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 57,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,112 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 50,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,197 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 34,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 36,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,019 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 PLF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLF, 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 EJ03 PLF registered?

EJ03 PLF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is EJ03 PLF safe to buy?

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