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EA03 GFU

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 GFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 79,534 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside is very rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 79,381 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside is very rusty

Pass 16 May 2014 75,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 75,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2013 72,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,428 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2012 70,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,062 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn

rack and pinion worn to max limit

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise play rack and pinion os and ns

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise play rack and pinion os and ns

Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,470 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear fog lamp lens cracked

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear fog lamp lens cracked

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,206 miles

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

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 GFU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 EA03 GFU, 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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EA03 GFU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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