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EJ03 PZH

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,250 mi
Last recorded118,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,250 miles

headlights condition

rear tyres treads slight cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension arms bushs slightly deteriorated

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 20 Sep 2024 118,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension arms bushs slightly deteriorated

front tyres inner edges worn

headlights condition

rear tyres treads slight cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,845 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside sill rusted

rear inner arch rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,343 miles

front tyres edges slight wear

offside rear inner arch slight rust

offside rear tyre tread slight cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyres edges slight wear

offside rear inner arch slight rust

offside rear tyre tread slight cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,639 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension bushes slight wear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 107,277 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 107,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,003 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,001 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills rusted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front floors rear sills and inner rear arches rusted

both nearside tyres treads perished

front exhaust mount rusted

offside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre edge worn

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front floors rear sills and inner rear arches rusted

both nearside tyres treads perished

front exhaust mount rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,948 miles

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

offside rear sill rusted

offside rear suspension bush condition

rear wheel bearings condition

wishbones bushes condition

Pass 28 May 2013 76,753 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges and on legal limit

Fail 28 May 2013 76,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn at inner edges and on legal limit

Pass 31 May 2012 68,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,546 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,631 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,794 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,116 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 PZH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PZH, 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 PZH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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