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CE03 KOJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,785 mi
Last recorded51,785 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 51,785 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 51,768 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,154 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 May 2013 42,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,875 miles

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

advice check surpect front brake pads low

nearside front tyre balded outer shoulder none testible tread

rear sills corroed

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,875 miles

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

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

advice check surpect front brake pads low

nearside front tyre balded outer shoulder none testible tread

rear sills corroed

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,330 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

offside front wheel rim damaged

slight dampness around steering rack no posstive leaks

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,309 miles

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

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)

bonnet stay missing

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

slight damage offside front wheel rim

slight dampness around steering rack no posstive leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,194 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 26,906 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre cracking on shoulder

slight play n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,936 miles

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

side wall nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,262 miles

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

front brakes on limit of balance

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,728 miles

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

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

offside front tyre punched

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 KOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

CE03 KOJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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