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CA03 HRL

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,971 mi
Last recorded83,971 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,971 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,393 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,393 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,839 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 72,839 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 68,917 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,012 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,114 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,417 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,341 miles

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 HRL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HRL, 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 CA03 HRL registered?

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

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