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AO03 CXA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,248 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above chassis leg and rear chassis inside arches (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,222 miles

corrosion to both sills at front

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,166 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to both sills at front

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,219 miles

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,135 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,309 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,632 miles

n/s front wheel damaged advise changing ;wishbone bushes wearing ;slight play in front top shock mounts ;rear tyres perishing ;front flexis perishing

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,995 miles

Both front wishbone bushes starting to split.

Slight play in both front top shock mounts.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,995 miles

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

Both front wishbone bushes starting to split.

Slight play in both front top shock mounts.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,591 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perishing ;0/s front tyre near limit and perishing ;both front wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,500 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO03 CXA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO03 CXA, 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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AO03 CXA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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