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EK03 PFU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 PFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,799 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Renewed (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low top up to maximum mark

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Top cover gasket & sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full wax oil under body of vehicle

Lower Inner sill(s) corrosion - the length of the inner sill(s) - O/S & N/S

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Floor section near door corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sill near sub frame mounting surface corrosion - may require plating

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slight twist NOT fouling lock to lock test

Offside Front Drivers window does not open

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline pass ()

Offside Front Lower Floor section near drivers door inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Inner sill near sub frame mounting surface corrosion may require plating soon

Offside Rear Upper Top mount play - shock absorber

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush front of - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,799 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Renewed (3.4 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low top up to maximum mark

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - Top cover gasket & sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full wax oil under body of vehicle

Lower Inner sill(s) corrosion - the length of the inner sill(s) - O/S & N/S

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over lamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Floor section near door corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sill near sub frame mounting surface corrosion - may require plating

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slight twist NOT fouling lock to lock test

Offside Front Drivers window does not open

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mop over lamp lens - Advise renewal rain water within lamp unit seals faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) borderline pass ()

Offside Front Lower Floor section near drivers door inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Inner sill near sub frame mounting surface corrosion may require plating soon

Offside Rear Upper Top mount play - shock absorber

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush front of - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,050 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,314 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 47,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,228 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 40,224 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 39,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,733 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,046 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 22,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wall cracking 155x70r1375t

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,991 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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EK03 PFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK03 PFU, 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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EK03 PFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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