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EN03 GVK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,510 mi
Last recorded61,510 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 GVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,510 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front suspension top mounts have wear /freeplay

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

Offside Rear wheel buckled and tyre slightly out of shape

severe engine and gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch /sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel /inner arch and closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front suspension top mounts have wear /freeplay

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

Offside Rear wheel buckled and tyre slightly out of shape

severe engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,031 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake hose mounting incorrect type

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f brake hose mounting incorrect type

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,766 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 56,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre aged and cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,635 miles

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

o/s/f tyre aged and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,072 miles

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

os rear tyre inner edge wearing

split in o/s front tyre inner wall but not through to inner cords

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,797 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,333 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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EN03 GVK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 EN03 GVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 GVK?

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What year was EN03 GVK registered?

EN03 GVK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is EN03 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 GVK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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