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EP03 GOC

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,884 mi
Last recorded91,884 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,884 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges & will expose the cords shortly.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Excessive corrosion underneath, which is outside the areas covered by the mot.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

No interior mirror fitted.

Oil on engine.

One of the rear exhaust brackets is broken.

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to leak.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 91,883 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis section next to gearbox - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panel behind n/s front wheel arch liner - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floor panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear floor panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges & will expose the cords shortly.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Excessive corrosion underneath, which is outside the areas covered by the mot.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front number plate is deteriorating.

No interior mirror fitted.

Oil on engine.

One of the rear exhaust brackets is broken.

Rear exhaust silencer is starting to leak.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,661 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 86,661 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,369 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,175 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

o/s sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

o/s sill corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 74,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,520 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 30 Apr 2011 61,301 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,093 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,581 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 34,618 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,643 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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EP03 GOC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EP03 GOC, 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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EP03 GOC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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