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ET03 OKF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 70,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,408 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 61,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eml on

nearside inner drive shaft boot holed

Pass 27 Nov 2010 61,088 miles

eml on

nearside inner drive shaft boot holed

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 39,833 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,853 miles

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES BONDING SEPARATED SEVERLY OK AT TIME OF TEST

cracking on tyres all round

deep cut to outer side wall n/s/f tyer not down to cords

deep cuts to o/s/r tyre not down to cords ok at time of test

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight lift in both rear shocker top mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES BONDING SEPARATED SEVERLY OK AT TIME OF TEST

cracking on tyres all round

deep cut to outer side wall n/s/f tyer not down to cords

deep cuts to o/s/r tyre not down to cords ok at time of test

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight lift in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 15 May 2007 26,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,188 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 15,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OKF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKF, 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 ET03 OKF registered?

ET03 OKF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is ET03 OKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 OKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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