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CA52 AAE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 AAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outter sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r axle mount (2.4.A.3)

engine manegment light on

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,986 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,688 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 55,688 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front floor pans corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,173 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel to limmit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 40,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low brake fluid low

rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,342 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2008 25,342 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 14,628 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 22 Feb 2006 14,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

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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CA52 AAE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA52 AAE, 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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CA52 AAE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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