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CE03 FTJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,479 mi
Last recorded65,479 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,479 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,477 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine mangament light on

n\s\f floor rusty

o\s\f chassis rusty

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,740 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/f lower arm rear bush cracking.

o/s/n/s outer sills starting to rust.

o/s/n/s/f top suspension bushes have slight play in them.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,216 miles

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,021 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,021 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 38,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 22,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,407 miles

o.s/f rear lower bush starting to split. †

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 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CE03 FTJ, 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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CE03 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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