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CE03 KDJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,965 mi
Last recorded60,965 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 60,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear axle beam bushes perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear axle beam bushes perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,061 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,865 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,546 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 38,285 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,178 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 31,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE03 KDJ registered?

CE03 KDJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is CE03 KDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 KDJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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