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CA03 RXG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,009 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 76,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,979 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,879 miles

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,774 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,251 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly scored

n/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,251 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs slightly scored

Fail 4 Sep 2010 43,827 miles

Front brake discs approaching wear limit & corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S Door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,827 miles

Front brake discs approaching wear limit & corroded.

O/S Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,861 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to front wheels

rust on outer sills

Pass 10 May 2008 31,124 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 31,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,464 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 28,464 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,874 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 23,874 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 RXG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

CA03 RXG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is CA03 RXG safe to buy?

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