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CA03 RXH

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 RXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,705 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 94,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2015 86,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 86,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Feb 2013 73,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,696 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 49,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,155 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on interior mirror missing

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on unable to check n/s/f seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,155 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on interior mirror missing

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Advise on slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on unable to check n/s/f seat belt or seat security due to baby seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2007 38,066 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 2 Nov 2007 38,066 miles

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

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

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,042 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on n/s/f tyre perished

Advise on o/s/f brake binding slightly

Advise on slight wear to both front brake discs

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 RXH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH registered?

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

Is CA03 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 RXH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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