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CA03 UDS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,954 miles

damage on offside front brake hose

front brake hoses close to arch on lock

headlight output reduced

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight damage on both front wheel rims

Fail 26 Jan 2013 93,954 miles

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

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

damage on offside front brake hose

front brake hoses close to arch on lock

headlight output reduced

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

slight damage on both front wheel rims

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,778 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,733 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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,725 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,664 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm bushes wear

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,664 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm bushes wear

slight distortion on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,628 miles

brake pedal travel requires attention, travel too long.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,296 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 41,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UDS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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