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DE03 OTD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,139 mi
Last recorded44,139 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,139 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 44,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 41,928 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 41,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,869 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 39,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 35,984 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,984 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,451 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,678 miles

engine light on

Fail 2 Mar 2013 29,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,260 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 25,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,123 miles

repair carried out to o/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,377 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 12,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 8,831 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 7,180 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 OTD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 DE03 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

DE03 OTD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is DE03 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 OTD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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