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EK03 OGE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 OGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,054 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Fail 31 May 2016 90,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 28 May 2015 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Fail 27 May 2015 87,862 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

Pass 7 May 2014 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 83,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 79,520 miles

advise brake fluid below max leval

advise chassis starting to corrode in places

advise drop sills starting to corrode

advise fuel filter corroded

advise n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

advise slight buckle in o/s/f and n/s/f wheels

Fail 7 May 2013 79,518 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise brake fluid below max leval

advise chassis starting to corrode in places

advise drop sills starting to corrode

advise fuel filter corroded

advise n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

advise slight buckle in o/s/f and n/s/f wheels

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,426 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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EK03 OGE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EK03 OGE, 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 EK03 OGE registered?

EK03 OGE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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