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CE03 TVJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,708 mi
Last recorded83,708 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,708 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,708 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os outer sill (5.2.6)

nsf and osf tyre worn inner edge

spare tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,153 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,467 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,198 miles

both front wish bone bushes perished and slit but not weak

both sills starting to show rust spots

clutch high

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2013 70,196 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front wish bone bushes perished and slit but not weak

both sills starting to show rust spots

clutch high

coolant leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s wiper split

spare tyre is illegal

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,225 miles

both front wipers starting to split

n/s/r damper has a fliud misting

Fail 3 Sep 2012 63,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers starting to split

coolant level low

n/s/f tyre worn low and near mot limit on outer edge

n/s/r damper has a fliud misting

nail in o/s/f tyre

water leak from thermostat housing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone bushes starting to split and perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,869 miles

front wishbone rubbers starting to split

spare tyre worn below limits

Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,028 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s wiper starting to split

slight play in both top strut mounts

spare tyre not good

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,959 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006

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

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 TVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

CE03 TVJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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