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EJ03 OJL

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 OJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,936 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 68,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,259 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 67,259 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 65,422 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 63,615 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

Fail 6 May 2016 63,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine man light on

Pass 7 May 2015 62,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 62,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 59,553 miles

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

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

e.m.l. on

Fail 8 May 2014 59,553 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,576 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 48,179 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,008 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 19,576 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EJ03 OJL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ03 OJL, 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 EJ03 OJL registered?

EJ03 OJL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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