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EP03 GOX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,178 mi
Last recorded47,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GOX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 47,178 miles

under car floor area showing sighns of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 47,178 miles

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

under car floor area showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,723 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,723 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,932 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches and both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres worn irregularly on inner edges

coolant bottle empty

Fail 21 Aug 2012 37,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

both rear inner wheel arches and both front floor pans corroded

both rear tyres worn irregularly on inner edges

coolant bottle empty

Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall

slight debonding n/s front lower arm bush

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre has a cut in sidewall

slight debonding n/s front lower arm bush

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,329 miles

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

n/s/f tyre, cut in side wall

o/s/f sill starting to corrode at door shut area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,252 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,304 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear limit

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 GOX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EP03 GOX, 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 EP03 GOX registered?

EP03 GOX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is EP03 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 GOX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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