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CE03 UBT

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in front brake pads and discs

slight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings

Pass 20 Mar 2020 46,128 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,128 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened n/s and o/s front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis to subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 18 Mar 2019 41,644 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in n/s and o/s front top suspension mountings

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,874 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s/f inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 31,524 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,524 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,964 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,037 miles

nearside wishboen starting to seperate

play in btoh front top strut mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,813 miles

marks on car

nearside front flexi brake pipe cracking

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,335 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,018 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 71,149 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 UBT 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 78.9%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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