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DE03 OUK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,819 mi
Last recorded41,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OUK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,819 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill sections corroded close to failure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion through wing outer panel

Fail 17 Jan 2023 39,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower corrosion through wing outer panel

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm loose on spindle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,052 miles

corrosion in nsf wing and nsr wheel arch

Fail 17 Jan 2022 37,052 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in nsf wing and nsr wheel arch

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With deep cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill corroded, Not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing With deep cuts not exposed to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill corroded, Not adversely affecting structural integrity.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS+OS. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 26,836 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 24,288 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 22,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 22,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 21,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 20,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 18,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 13,814 miles

brake service

Pass 27 May 2008 11,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 7,003 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 OUK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OUK, 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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DE03 OUK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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