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EK03 ONH

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ONH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,899 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,424 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,779 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,645 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 ONH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK03 ONH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 ONH registered?

EK03 ONH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is EK03 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 ONH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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