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EO03 RZC

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 RZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 84,274 miles

front discs wearing thin

sills and underside corroding

Fail 6 May 2016 84,273 miles

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

sills and underside corroding

Pass 29 May 2015 71,742 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

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

Fail 28 May 2015 71,742 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,509 miles

Both outer sills corroding.

Light corrosion under car.

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,109 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight leak from steering rack boots

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 50,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,902 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,969 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,820 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 27,820 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear window wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,618 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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EO03 RZC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EO03 RZC, 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 EO03 RZC registered?

EO03 RZC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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