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EO03 OXP

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 OXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,366 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,434 miles

both sill end caps weak.

both outer sills weak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors weak.

front brake discs in poor condition.

n/s front inner wing weak.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,233 miles

n/s front floor weak..

n/s front inner wing weak..

o/s front floor weak..

o/s front inner wing weak..

o/s front sub frame mounting rusted and weak..

o/s rear chassis weak..

play in n/s front top suspension mounting to mot limits..

play in n/s front top suspension mounting to mot limits..

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,397 miles

both front floors weak

o/s rear chassis weak.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front floors weak

o/s rear chassis weak.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,426 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors weak.

o/s rear chassis weak.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floors weak.

o/s rear chassis weak.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,630 miles

slight damage to screen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 37,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,722 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 OXP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OXP, 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 OXP registered?

EO03 OXP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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