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EJ03 GXX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,945 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded n/s damaged

n/s and o/s front floors corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded n/s damaged

n/s and o/s front floors corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside front floor (eg.) and other areas corroding

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Some power steering pipe/s corrosion

W/screen cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2015 68,077 miles

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

Offside front floor (eg.) and other areas corroding

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Some power steering pipe/s corrosion

W/screen cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,792 miles

Nearside rear wheel inner rim dented

Nearside screen wiper split at end

Play in front suspension MacPherson strut top mountings and some wishbones bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2013 54,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension MacPherson strut top mountings have play

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

Nearside front suspension ball joint worn to limit. Recommend replace!

Nearside rear wheel inner-rim dented

Nearside sill dented

Three-of-four front suspension wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,937 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly deteriated

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 4 May 2011 37,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,063 miles

near side rear outer sill panel damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side rear outer sill panel damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 15,912 miles

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

Front 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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EJ03 GXX 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 68.8%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

EJ03 GXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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