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AO03 CYF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,469 mi
Last recorded83,469 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 83,469 miles

Corrosion nearside rear spring

Corrosion to both sills

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Corrosion around fuel filler flap

Corrosion floor

Nearside rear brake pressure limiting valve well corroded

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

Slight leak of power steering fliud onto alernator

Fail 23 May 2012 83,469 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Corrosion around fuel filler flap

Corrosion floor

Corrosion nearside rear spring

Corrosion to both sills

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear brake pressure limiting valve well corroded

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

Slight leak of power steering fliud onto alernator

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,161 miles

corosion on both outer sills and o/s/front of floor

front brake hoses starting too crack

o/s/front lower suspension bush braking up

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,234 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,940 miles

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

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

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 CYF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO03 CYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 CYF registered?

AO03 CYF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AO03 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 CYF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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