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EK03 PNX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 PNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,045 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,131 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,877 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,587 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 53,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,026 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,820 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,218 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,218 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,641 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 24,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,883 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 PNX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK03 PNX, 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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What year was EK03 PNX registered?

EK03 PNX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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