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CE03 CYG

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 / 2 mill tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2017 80,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 / 2 mill tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front end rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear and front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leac

Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front end rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shassy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear and front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 / 65 / 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 13 (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leac

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,582 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,050 miles

both front wings corroded at bottem of wing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wings corroded at bottem of wing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

spare wheel flat

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 66,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,172 miles

offside front tyre was low in pressure

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,633 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

Fail 8 Jun 2007 27,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,902 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 CYG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE03 CYG, 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 CYG registered?

CE03 CYG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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