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EP03 OJK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,682 mi
Last recorded57,682 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 OJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,290 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 54,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,817 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,705 miles

Offside front & rear inner sill corroded

Offside rack boot clip insecure

eng.light flashes on

slight exhaust corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front & rear inner sill corroded

Offside rack boot clip insecure

eng.light flashes on

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,107 miles

front of both sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front of both sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 490,097 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front discs worn

sills corroded slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front discs worn

sills corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,733 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,089 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,151 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

offside steering rack inner joint worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,296 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,885 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 25,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EP03 OJK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EP03 OJK, 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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EP03 OJK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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