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C19 RYH

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,819 mi
Last recorded77,819 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 RYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,819 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,812 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,548 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box brackets broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Water leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,756 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,964 miles

Both rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2014 53,882 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both rear tyre tread unevenly worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,577 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,577 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,060 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,060 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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C19 RYH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C19 RYH, 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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What year was C19 RYH registered?

C19 RYH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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