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EF03 GXP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 GXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 84,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper and rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,495 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,696 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 67,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front lower arm rear bush cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,265 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,066 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,242 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 24,242 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,891 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 17,891 miles

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

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

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 GXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

EF03 GXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EF03 GXP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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