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EN03 GRK

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 GRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,319 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury broken fog lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure wing and rear bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose outer cover loose on rim (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken but system is secure

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slight wear

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slight wear

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,067 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure starter motor wiring catching on rad fan (1.9.2a)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

wiper operation not checked

wipers badly splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,341 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 51,948 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front inner pad looked low, osf ball joint cover small split, nsf lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jun 2013 49,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front inner pad looked low, osf ball joint cover small split, nsf lower arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,845 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush bonding poor condition

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush has slight play,on limit

Fail 2 Jun 2012 46,845 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush bonding poor condition

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush has slight play,on limit

Pass 18 Jun 2011 44,469 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 44,468 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,352 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 33,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,466 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 21,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EN03 GRK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EN03 GRK, 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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EN03 GRK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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