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CE03 CVD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,983 mi
Last recorded22,983 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 22,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,139 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 21,377 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT RUST UNDER SIDE OF VHHICLE

Pass 17 Feb 2021 20,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2020 19,959 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 18,280 miles

Slight cracking in offside and nearside rear tyre side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,002 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing but not showing cords

o/s/f tyre perishing but not showing cords

Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,723 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 11,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a/ rear silencer coroded b/ both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,255 miles

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

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

a/ rear silencer coroded b/ both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,190 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 8,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 5,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 3,042 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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CE03 CVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CE03 CVD, 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 CE03 CVD registered?

CE03 CVD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is CE03 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 CVD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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