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EF03 GWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,252 mi
Last recorded67,252 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight has beam image but is slightly obscured

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 67,252 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight has beam image but is slightly obscured

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,031 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting Borderline

Buckle in n/s/f wheel

Bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall Borderline

clarity o/s headlamp aim

condition and movement in n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushs Borderline

condition of exhaust rear mounting

corrosion both front chassis rails and o/s center floor to sill

corrosion on front sub frame and around mountings

engine management light on

security and dampness around o/s steering rack gaiter

uneven wear both rear tyres and n/s/r cracking between treads Borderline

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,687 miles

Front tyres x2 wearing low advise replacment

Fail 7 Dec 2016 58,687 miles

Front tyres x2 wearing low advise replacment

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,250 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,082 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,870 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,268 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,521 miles

near side rear tyre has a cut in inner side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,168 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,744 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,056 miles

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

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 GWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GWZ, 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 EF03 GWZ registered?

EF03 GWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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