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CA03 UHJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

bothy wiper blades slight splits on rubber ends

corrosion aqround fuel cap

spare tyre under inflated

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades slight splits

fuel cap area of panel corrosion

spare tyre under inflated

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,376 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 3 Sep 2013 84,369 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,867 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 79,863 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,399 miles

Front 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion to both lower sills

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,989 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,442 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,442 miles

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,702 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 UHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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