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CA03 NHD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,175 mi
Last recorded62,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,175 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 58,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,079 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,860 miles

EXHAUST IS STARTING TO CORRODE

OUTER SILLS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST IS STARTING TO CORRODE

Nail in offside front tyre

OUTER SILLS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,816 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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,842 miles

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,645 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 38,636 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 32,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,246 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 23,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 21,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,782 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut slightly.

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 NHD 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHD, 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 NHD registered?

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

Is CA03 NHD safe to buy?

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