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CE03 UDU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,714 mi
Last recorded61,714 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 61,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle silencer pipe[ joint leaking] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s + o/s wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis meets front sub frame rear fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s + o/s floor front sub frame rear fixing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, floor and chassis by n/s rear suspension fixing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill lower edge front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering very noisy on lock to lock

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,136 miles

n/s/f suspension bush parting

n/s/r tyre outer edge

o/s headlight loose

o/s/f flexi ferrules

o/s/r footbrake efforts

o/s/r suspension bush split

oil leaks

power steering pipes

rear number plate

screen

Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,136 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis by subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f suspension bush parting

n/s/r tyre outer edge

o/s headlight loose

o/s/f flexi ferrules

o/s/r footbrake efforts

o/s/r suspension bush split

oil leaks

power steering pipes

rear number plate

screen

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,799 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant level

n/s number plate light loose

n/s/f drop link

o/s/r footbrake effort

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,279 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 37,279 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s and o/s floor chassis starting to corrode

o/s/r under sill and chassis starting to corrode

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,740 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

exhaust starting to corrode

light sratches to screen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear front discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front chassis starting to corrode

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack and perish

exhaust starting to corrode

light scracthes and stone chips to screen

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,300 miles

Both front wishbone mountings starting to crack and perish

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,300 miles

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

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

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

Both front wishbone mountings starting to crack and perish

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,724 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

nsr tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 15,541 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 15,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 UDU 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 UDU, 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 UDU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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