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EJ03 GWW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 GWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,754 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 64,754 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexy pipe deteroraing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,960 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexy pipe deteroraing

wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,705 miles

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

n/s/f floor starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,925 miles

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

both rear tyres splittingon outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre on 2mm, both front rear wishbone bushes debonding,

Pass 5 May 2006 27,344 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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EJ03 GWW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EJ03 GWW, 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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EJ03 GWW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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