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DE03 ONW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,585 mi
Last recorded46,585 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ONW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,585 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 46,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 44,651 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,119 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 35,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,636 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear and crack

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear and crack

n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,392 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,756 miles

mounting missing between offside front brake hose and shock absorber

Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,601 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 19,601 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 18,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 12,207 miles

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

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

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 ONW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE03 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

DE03 ONW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is DE03 ONW safe to buy?

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