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EF03 GWV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

73,881 mi
Last recorded73,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 GWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,881 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 73,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 71,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 71,157 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner sill near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,621 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 68,589 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed due to rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor repair not able to see level of repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to os rear suspension mounting starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 66,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor repair not able to see level of repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to os rear suspension mounting starting to rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,567 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 64,554 miles

Offside Front Body panel insecure lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 61,566 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,915 miles

body sill corrosion (both side rear)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,468 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,157 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,157 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,007 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 47,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,034 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,449 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,206 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 41,189 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EF03 GWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EF03 GWV, 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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EF03 GWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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