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CA03 HHW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,459 mi
Last recorded65,459 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 64,422 miles

Both outer sills and chassis at rear rusty

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

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perishing and worn down to limit advise replacement

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

Offside front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 13 Nov 2017 64,417 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills and chassis at rear rusty

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

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre perishing and worn down to limit advise replacement

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

Offside front wing corroded at bottom

Fail 1 Nov 2017 64,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion present underside. (Not structural)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing lower edge (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Perished between tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 62,246 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,062 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

Both rear tyres show some perish cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front brake flexy hose deteriorating and slightly chaffed

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

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower arms rear bushes splitting

Both rear tyres show some perish cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front brake flexy hose deteriorating and slightly chaffed

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

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,947 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fuel filter in poor condition

o/s body sill starting to show corrossion

Fail 4 Jan 2013 45,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

fuel filter in poor condition

o/s body sill starting to show corrossion

Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 36,419 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,283 miles

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2007 14,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 14,681 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 13,450 miles

both front wiper blades split

bothfront tyre tread about 2.5mm

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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CA03 HHW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA03 HHW, 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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CA03 HHW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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