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EX03 OXT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,567 mi
Last recorded74,567 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 OXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,567 miles

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

both rear axle bushes have slight play

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arch corroded out side prescribed area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

both rear axle bushes have slight play

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arch corroded out side prescribed area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,959 miles

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Mar 2015 71,957 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,215 miles

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

both front road wheel inner bead rims distorted

corrosion to nearside front outer sill both rear outer sills both rear inner sills and rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front road wheel inner bead rims distorted

corrosion to nearside front outer sill both rear outer sills both rear inner sills and rear chassis rails

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,858 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and possible puncture

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and possible puncture

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

minor cut in offside front tyre tread

offside front tyre showing wear oin inside and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

minor cut in offside front tyre tread

offside front tyre showing wear oin inside and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,675 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 47,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,484 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,484 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,979 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,247 miles

rear number plate poor condition

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

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

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

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

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

brakes soon need attention

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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EX03 OXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX03 OXT, 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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EX03 OXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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