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CA03 YGW

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,891 mi
Last recorded56,891 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet is blocked (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,904 miles

coolant leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,902 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted rubbing on inner wheel arch (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

coolant leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,100 miles

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

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

some steering and suspenion bushes arestarting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,318 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

front o/s tyre worn

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2014 44,318 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s seat belt starting to fray

front o/s tyre worn

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode anddeteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edge

rear subframe and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,462 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust is starting to corrode anddeteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edge

rear subframe and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,901 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,212 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 YGW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2003.

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