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CA03 NGU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,772 mi
Last recorded38,772 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,772 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wear nin both front top suspension mountings

Fail 15 Sep 2018 38,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pans (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wear nin both front top suspension mountings

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,100 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion forming on both rear trailing arm front support mountings inner sill area

corrosion forming on front floor pans

corrosion forming on nearside subframe mounting

front brake discs poor corroded

offside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

slight wear in both front top suspension mountings

slight wear in rear trailing arm front mounting bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,647 miles

both rear tyres badly perrished

corrosion forming on underbody

Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,647 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perrished

corrosion forming on underbody

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,171 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WALLS POOR CONDITION

N/S/REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,662 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls age cracked

corrosion to offside rear quarter panel appearing

damage to nearside rear quarter panel but no sharp edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls age cracked

corrosion to offside rear quarter panel appearing

damage to nearside rear quarter panel but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,280 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 24,280 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 20,768 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 20,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,475 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 18,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,215 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 13,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,531 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 10,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,382 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 NGU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2003.

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