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CE03 UCS

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,981 mi
Last recorded73,981 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,981 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,981 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 72,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r boot floor holed outside prescribed area

rear floorpan and inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 72,220 miles

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

n/s/r boot floor holed outside prescribed area

rear floorpan and inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 71,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust slight corroded

crack on o/s/r tyre outter wall

n/s/r boot floor excessive corroded and holed

power steering pump noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in top strut mountings.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,220 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre side wall cracking slightly

Rear back panel corroding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2008 50,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,167 miles

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

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

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 UCS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

CE03 UCS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 UCS safe to buy?

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