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CE03 KFJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,193 mi
Last recorded66,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 May 2016 66,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Clutch pipe leaking brake fluid

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,972 miles

1 both outer sills corroded 2 both under sills corroded

3 oil leak on engine

Fail 5 May 2015 59,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

1 both outer sills corroded 2 both under sills corroded

3 oil leak on engine

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

Pass 7 May 2014 58,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 58,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,965 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 54,965 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 51,022 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2012 50,964 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 46,607 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Clutch pipe on brake master cylinder leaking

Fail 5 May 2011 46,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Clutch pipe on brake master cylinder leaking

Pass 4 May 2010 43,040 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2010 43,040 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 38,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2009 38,215 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,527 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 May 2008 31,527 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 25,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 19,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,352 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 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KFJ, 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 KFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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