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EA03 GDX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 GDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,535 miles

Engine management warning light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,534 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

passanger side door window mechanism not working

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,895 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 92,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,207 miles

Oil leak

clutch resevoir pipe weep/clip

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch resevoir pipe weep/clip

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,721 miles

n/s and o/s top mount bushes slighty worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,237 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,500 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 30 May 2007 44,111 miles

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

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

advise spare wheel carrier loose secured with cable tie

near side rear tyre very low advice to change

off side head lamp damp

Pass 10 May 2006 27,503 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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EA03 GDX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA03 GDX, 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 EA03 GDX registered?

EA03 GDX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is EA03 GDX safe to buy?

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