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DE03 ONR

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,765 mi
Last recorded80,765 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ONR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing 165 65 13

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing 165 65 13

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,867 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,206 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,340 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,753 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,941 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,773 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,831 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 27,907 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,734 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,329 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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DE03 ONR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DE03 ONR, 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 DE03 ONR registered?

DE03 ONR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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