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CA03 XWD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 55,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,959 miles

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2020 42,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor plan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor plan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 41,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 41,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656513 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,834 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 40,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 39,834 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 39,076 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 33,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 32,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,447 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,918 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,841 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,841 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,335 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 21,335 miles

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

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 XWD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

CA03 XWD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 XWD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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