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EP03 GPY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,768 mi
Last recorded41,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 GPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 41,768 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)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Both tyres cracking in tread

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Shocks (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,345 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,322 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,093 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,566 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 36,544 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Excess travel on brake pedal

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,639 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 34,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,227 miles

low effort on o/s/r service brake

movement in steering rack from column

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,227 miles

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

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

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

low effort on o/s/r service brake

movement in steering rack from column

o/s/r tyre perished

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,814 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

Fail 6 Aug 2010 28,811 miles

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

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

advise nearside front rear wishbone bush worn

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

advise play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,143 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,111 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 20,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,197 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 GPY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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