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EO03 OSD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,057 mi
Last recorded17,057 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 17,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,182 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 11,182 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 9,593 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 9,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 9,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 8,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 7,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,365 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,594 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 4,702 miles

All four tyres have cracks in tread but not down to cords

Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,979 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 3,065 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 3,065 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EO03 OSD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EO03 OSD, 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 EO03 OSD registered?

EO03 OSD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 OSD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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