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EK03 PVX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,917 mi
Last recorded71,917 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT O/S

Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/14 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT O/S

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,655 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)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

Fail 1 Mar 2014 55,867 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 55,867 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,761 miles

both front top suspention bushes slight

both rear axle bushes slight play

n/s/f o/s/f and o/sr tyres worn oninner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,305 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 35,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 15,480 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,273 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 PVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is EK03 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 PVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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