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EA03 GHV

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 GHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,492 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play in rear beam bushes offside and nearside

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,620 miles

Central Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and near side rear beam bushes have play

Fail 9 Oct 2024 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing within 30 cm of suspension leg turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing around suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside and near side rear beam bushes have play

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,237 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,336 miles

front brake discs worn

front top suspension mounts worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 73,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,516 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 64,009 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 64,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,787 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 62,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,102 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 58,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated, tread wearing low

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged/buckled

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,141 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated, tread wearing low

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged/buckled

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,250 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall cut, not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,711 miles

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,262 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 27,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 23,228 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 23,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,479 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 GHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 GHV, 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 GHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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