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CE03 PXV

2003 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 PXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,442 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 123,442 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 123,124 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f floors rusty

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/r outer sill rusted (borderline pass)

Fail 7 May 2015 123,124 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged

n/s/f & o/s/f floors rusty

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake flexy hoses perished

o/s/r outer sill rusted (borderline pass)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,113 miles

EML shows intermittently

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre missing

Fail 4 Jan 2014 109,113 miles

EML shows intermittently

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 102,063 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear number plate has a slight crack

slight oil leakage

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 95,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket (rear)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,461 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,835 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 78,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 78,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 66,283 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)

offside rear tyre cracking and low

Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking and low

Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,355 miles

Slight fluid leak from Steering 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 PXV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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