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ET03 PXD

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,659 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 31,678 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 26,244 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,777 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 18,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 18,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,464 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,649 miles

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

Spare flat

Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 1,657 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 1,620 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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ET03 PXD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey 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 ET03 PXD, 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 ET03 PXD registered?

ET03 PXD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ET03 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 PXD 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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