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EK03 PWL

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 PWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,988 miles

both outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 102,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 98,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 93,995 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 86,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,126 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,412 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,412 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 32,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,193 miles

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

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

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 PWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 PWL registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK03 PWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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