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EN03 GVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 GVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,869 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,601 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,601 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,757 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,757 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,194 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,193 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,693 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 28,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front brakes slightly unbalanced

front discs worn and grooved

front pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,012 miles

Both front tyres 75% worn.Nearside has side wall/rim damage [but] ok at time of test. Advise suspenion repair before new tyres.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 GVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVZ, 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 EN03 GVZ registered?

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

Is EN03 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 GVZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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