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ET03 MOF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 MOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 98,435 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 98,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,539 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 82,138 miles

chasis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,711 miles

both side front chassis rusty

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,440 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 52,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,070 miles

gash in side wall of nearside front tyre

slight exhaust blow from front

Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre has gash in outer wall

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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ET03 MOF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc 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 ET03 MOF, 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 ET03 MOF registered?

ET03 MOF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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