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EO03 OUB

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OUB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,199 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,799 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 83,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,790 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,644 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing down on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,042 miles

Interior mirror insecure, two other mirrors exist.

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

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,353 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,374 miles

N/S/F tyre sideweall damaged. Both front rear wishbone bushes worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,356 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,286 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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EO03 OUB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUB, 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 EO03 OUB registered?

EO03 OUB is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EO03 OUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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