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EP03 EZR

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,581 mi
Last recorded73,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 EZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,581 miles

Boot lid could not be opened at time of test

Engine oil low prior to testing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner has large crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly around/across tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles sill rails have damage and corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 73,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Headlamps (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end/steering arm nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

Boot lid could not be opened at time of test

Engine oil low prior to testing

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner has large crack (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly around/across tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles sill rails have damage and corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 64,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,555 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Fail 25 Oct 2013 38,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 35,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,683 miles

front discs worn and scored

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,166 miles

NSF,NSR,OSF,OSR tyres have cracks in outer sidewall, not showing cords.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,992 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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EP03 EZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EP03 EZR, 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 EP03 EZR registered?

EP03 EZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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