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ET52 OSE

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,878 mi
Last recorded68,878 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 OSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 68,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 68,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure top mount nut loose (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,203 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 60,201 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner flitch/wing as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,332 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,332 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,056 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,767 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,716 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 51,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,584 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,096 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,816 miles

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

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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ET52 OSE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc 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 ET52 OSE, 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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ET52 OSE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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