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CA03 LXW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,470 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

surface rust to both outer sills

Fail 14 Jun 2011 67,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension 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)

surface rust to both outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,240 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,238 miles

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

eml on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 49,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,979 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,818 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 LXW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

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

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