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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ora 03. Check any 03 by registration number below.

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89.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.4%

vs Ora Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ora 03 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ora 03 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.2%, which is 0.4 percentage points above the Ora brand average of 88.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 03 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ora 03 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 03 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ora 03, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ora 03 performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 1,000 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Ora average: 88.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Top MOT Failures — Ora 03

The most common reasons a Ora 03 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.5%
2

Suspension

8.2%
3

Brakes

7.5%
4

Tyres

8.8%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

2.0%
Ora 03 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

26.0%

Rear

24.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Ora Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ora models.

Ora Funky Cat

88.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ora 03

Ora 03 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ora 03 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ora 03?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ora 03 is 89.2% compared to the Ora average of 88.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ora 03?
The most common MOT failures on the Ora 03 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.5%), Suspension (8.2%), Brakes (7.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ora 03 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.2%, the Ora 03 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ora 03?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ora 03?
Mileage data for the Ora 03 is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

Check Your Ora 03's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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