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CE03 TVZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,118 mi
Last recorded74,118 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,118 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,109 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s and n/s (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,372 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,038 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front, centre and rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front and centre floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all around fuel filler is corrded

secondary bonnet catch siezed

under side of vehicle chassis rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,826 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,107 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,500 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,500 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,245 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,245 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,671 miles

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

both rear tyers cracked in the sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,695 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 17,695 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,140 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 27 Dec 2007 13,931 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,711 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 12,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,867 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 TVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red 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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

CE03 TVZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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