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EF03 OEP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,331 mi
Last recorded45,331 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 OEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,331 miles

both front top shock mounts wearing

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorated

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

o/s/f tyre's heavy wear to edges , close to limit

o/s/r top shock mount wear

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

various points of under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2020 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

various points of under body corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front floor pans corroding

corrosion to both front chassis rails

o/s/f tyre's wear to edges

slight wear to both front top shock mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rust patches all under vehicle

Fail 30 Dec 2017 37,056 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rust patches all under vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,132 miles

both front top shock mounts wearing

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

corrosion to both front chassis rails

Fail 17 Jan 2017 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working replaced 21 watt bulb (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 5 watt bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

both front top shock mounts wearing

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,510 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front top shock mounts slight wear (2.5.B.1b)

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

surface corrosion to both front discs

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,969 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracking

interior mirror missing but still have view to rear

light corrosion to both front chassis rails

light corrosion to both front floor pans

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to peel out

slight play in both front top shock mounts

wipers slight smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2014 27,320 miles

both front chassis rails light corrosion

both rear tyre sidewalls slight cracking

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to peel out

Pass 29 Jan 2013 24,761 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to breakout

slight corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 19 Jan 2013 24,683 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

o/s/f wishbone back bush starting to breakout

slight corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,103 miles

both rear tyre's cracking

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,021 miles

n/s/f top shock mount has slight play,

o/s/f wishbone rear rubber starting to peel out slightly

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight corrosion to floor

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,760 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 15,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 13,518 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 13,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,676 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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EF03 OEP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF03 OEP, 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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EF03 OEP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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