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EW03 OFM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 OFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,891 miles

front flexy slight blow

offside front mirror cover damaged

rear inner sills covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,335 miles

front brake pads getting low

headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,875 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2016 72,875 miles

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)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,258 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Coolant level is low

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 70,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front top mounts have slight play

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to deteriorate

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Both rear top mounts have slight play

Coolant level is low

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,069 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to peel out

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wishbone back bushes starting to peel out

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,298 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rusty

rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rusty

rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

slight corrosion to both front chassis rails

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,532 miles

both outer cills have rusty patches

Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer cills have rusty patches

exhaust slight rusting

Pass 19 Feb 2010

o/s n/s/f lower arm rubber slightlt worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 23,126 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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EW03 OFM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EW03 OFM, 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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EW03 OFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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