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ET52 OTP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,811 mi
Last recorded45,811 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 OTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,811 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 45,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,867 miles

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 16 Mar 2016 34,684 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,634 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,338 miles

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cord.

Offside headlamp has condensation.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,508 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,908 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in the sidewall but not showing chords

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 12,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,184 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,176 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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