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CA03 UHL

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

3,188 mi
Last recorded3,188 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 3,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,937 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 93,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

body around fuel cap corroded

passenger mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

body around fuel cap corroded

passenger mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,816 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 61,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,564 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,993 miles

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

interior mirror loose

Fail 29 Dec 2008 50,993 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

interior mirror loose

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,013 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,267 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 37,232 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

slight pas leak

wishbone bush splitting

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 UHL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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