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CE03 NWP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,538 mi
Last recorded71,538 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 NWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 71,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patches to n/s/f,o/s/f inner sills,n/s/f outer sill insufficient welding (2.4.A.3)

front chassis rail corroding o/s

surface corrosion front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 25 May 2016 67,361 miles

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2016 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 54,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,039 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,182 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,488 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,488 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,582 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 11,582 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

ADVISE N/S AND O/S TOP STRUT BUSHES SHOWING WEAR// SLIGHT PULSATION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,392 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 NWP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

CE03 NWP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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