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CA03 MSX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,652 mi
Last recorded81,652 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,652 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,624 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,430 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 66,836 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,607 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,925 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,925 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,637 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,637 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,795 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,282 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,145 miles

rear wiper blade excessively worn

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 MSX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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