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CA03 HWF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,519 mi
Last recorded68,519 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 HWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 68,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,642 miles

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

corrosion to under body. corrosion to chassis n/s/r. corrosion to both outer sills.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to under body. corrosion to chassis n/s/r. corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlight

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to under body & chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

condensation in o/s headlight

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to under body & chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condensation in o/s head light

slight corrosion to chassis rail

Fail 18 Jun 2014 57,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condensation in o/s head light

slight corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,093 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,335 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 43,447 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 37,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,903 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 HWF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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