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EX03 GJE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 GJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in rear of n/s outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in rear of o/s chassis section within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear service brake performance very low

major oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

both front shock absorbers worn

screen chips

Fail 14 Feb 2019 100,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

both front shock absorbers worn

screen chips

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,884 miles

Oil leak ()

some corrosion starting to o/s/r chassis by subframe mount

Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,620 miles

Oil leaks

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 30 Jan 2016 86,619 miles

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

Oil leaks

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,079 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,621 miles

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

Oil leak

one index lamp not working

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 8 Feb 2014 72,569 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

one index lamp not working

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,786 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,774 miles

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

Oil leak

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,377 miles

water leak from stat housing

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,843 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

water leak by thermostat housing

Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,370 miles

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

Oil leak

some damage o/s/f road wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,478 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,207 miles

Oil leak

some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Feb 2006 13,865 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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EX03 GJE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX03 GJE, 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 EX03 GJE registered?

EX03 GJE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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