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CE03 WXJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,039 mi
Last recorded104,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,039 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer-sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,094 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 95,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,979 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,339 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,339 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 39,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 35,064 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,234 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 WXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

CE03 WXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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