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EK03 TMZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,643 mi
Last recorded120,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 TMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,643 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

nsf wing has damage but no sharp edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 102,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,773 miles

165/65TR13

BRAKE CALIPUR CAPS MISSING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

SPARE TYRE BELOW LIMIT

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

165/65TR13

ALIGNMENT

BRAKE CALIPUR CAPS MISSING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 11 Jan 2011 92,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,767 miles

child seat at n/s/f.front disc pads low.underbody wet.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,460 miles

child seat at n/s/f.play in n/s/f strut top mounting.underbody wet.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,978 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f.

small nails in n/s/f and n/s/r.underbody wet.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,838 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,405 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 TMZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

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

Is EK03 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 TMZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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