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CA03 MGE

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,391 mi
Last recorded96,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 MGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 96,391 miles

N/s/r chassis corroded by rear axle

N/s/r chassis corroded by towing eye.

O/s/r chassis corroded by rear axle

corroded around fuel filler cap

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 96,391 miles

N/s/r chassis corroded by rear axle

N/s/r chassis corroded by towing eye.

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

O/s/r chassis corroded by rear axle

corroded around fuel filler cap

o/s/r boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,744 miles

both front brake discs worn

front exhaust slightly blowing

Fail 21 Mar 2015 89,744 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

front exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,845 miles

eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,278 miles

corrosion around fuel filler

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,848 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,823 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Fail 8 Apr 2010 63,823 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,812 miles

front discs corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2008 49,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front discs corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,543 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 MGE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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