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ET03 OYW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,430 mi
Last recorded74,430 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 OYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 74,430 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 71,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 68,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,338 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,913 miles

Both front lower inner wheels arches are showing signs of corroision

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,192 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 54,167 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2012 54,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to sidewall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2011 50,368 miles

front brake discs on inner suface rusty

o/s/f brake flexi pipe starting to perish

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 21 May 2010 46,824 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush 1/4 split

Pass 15 May 2009 44,666 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 38,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

o/s/front lower arm bushes split.

Pass 12 May 2008 38,610 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

o/s/front lower arm bushes split.

Pass 10 May 2007 33,055 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,119 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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ET03 OYW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

ET03 OYW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is ET03 OYW safe to buy?

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