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CK03 OEB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

34,186 mi
Last recorded34,186 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,186 miles

corrosion to underbody

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,186 miles

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

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

corrosion to underbody

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,173 miles

corrosion to under body

Fail 24 Apr 2015 32,173 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,258 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f mirror damaged

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,261 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,261 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,291 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,222 miles

int mirror missing

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion on coil springs

Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

int mirror missing

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

surface corrosion on coil springs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,504 miles

Near and offside rear tyres slightly cracking due to age

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front door slightly damaged

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

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

Offside rear light lens unit slightly damaged

Slight play in steering

Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near and offside rear tyres slightly cracking due to age

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front door slightly damaged

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

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

Offside rear light lens unit slightly damaged

Slight play in steering

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,353 miles

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

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

Near and offside front tyres worn out on the edges

Near and offside rear tyres cracking

Offside rear light lens unit cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2009 20,353 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Near and offside front tyres worn out on the edges

Near and offside rear tyres cracking

Offside rear light lens unit cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,462 miles

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

Front bumper scratched

Near and offside front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front door window frame damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,462 miles

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

Front bumper scratched

Near and offside front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside front door window frame damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,895 miles

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)

offside rear light lens unit cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,895 miles

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)

offside rear light lens unit cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,623 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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CK03 OEB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CK03 OEB, 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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CK03 OEB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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