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CE03 UWL

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 UWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 106,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,209 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2013 83,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

play in n/s/f top shocker mount but not exceeding specifications

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f lower arm bush rubber bonding just starting to seperate

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,595 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,650 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,793 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 2 Aug 2007 33,988 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,115 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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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