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CA03 XZX

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,656 mi
Last recorded49,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2013 49,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges & perishing

o/s/f tyre worn edges & perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges & perishing

o/s/f tyre worn edges & perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,015 miles

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

bonnet release worn

int.mirror loose

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,015 miles

bonnet release worn

int.mirror loose

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,878 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,533 miles

driver side rear tyre has a nail in the tread/puncture

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,257 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,257 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,712 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 XZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

CA03 XZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is CA03 XZX safe to buy?

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