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CE03 FTT

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,573 mi
Last recorded54,573 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 54,573 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 54,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,904 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S TC BUSHES WORN

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

ADVISE N/S AND O/S TC BUSHES WORN

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,360 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,403 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,016 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,084 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 7 Apr 2006 4,015 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 4,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

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 FTT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

CE03 FTT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 FTT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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