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EJ03 PMV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,608 mi
Last recorded28,608 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 PMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

all brake pipes coated in protection

all underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes coated in protection

all underside showing signs of corrosion

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 16,375 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 16,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch under sealed

Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front bottom arm rear bush unbonded

offside front bottom arm rear bush unbonded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 16,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front bottom arm rear bush unbonded

offside front bottom arm rear bush unbonded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,106 miles

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

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

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

battery loose but inside container

rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,937 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

car push started to perform test

Fail 2 Jun 2011 15,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front power steering pipes corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front power steering pipes corroded

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,385 miles

both front bottom suspension arm bushes coming away from backing

front power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front bottom suspension arm bushes coming away from backing

front power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads heavily cracked

front discs corroded & reduced braking surface

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2008 14,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyre treads heavily cracked

power assisted steering fluid pipe corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2007 11,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 11,738 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

fuel filter body heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre, screw in tread area, tread cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 7,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f outer tyre tread low

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

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 PMV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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