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EJ03 GXP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 GXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,174 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 93,171 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,634 miles

No spare wheel in carrier

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 59,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light 'on'

No spare wheel in carrier

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

Pass 21 May 2015 44,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 44,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,719 miles

front discs rusty and wearing uneven

front lower arms rear bushes worn

Fail 28 May 2014 33,719 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs rusty and wearing uneven

front lower arms rear bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,846 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 16 Jun 2012 24,489 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,489 miles

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,719 miles

handbrake high

Pass 13 Jun 2009 9,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 6,533 miles

n/s/f top shock absorbor mountain worn slight movement

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey and rough

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wall cracking badly 165x65r13 77t kleber

Fail 18 Jun 2007 5,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 5,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,576 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 GXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ03 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 EJ03 GXP registered?

EJ03 GXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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