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CE03 XDK

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

82,273 mi
Last recorded82,273 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 82,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 75,927 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 75,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassy (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper strut mount corroded

steering stiff in operation

Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper strut mount corroded

steering stiff in operation

Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,260 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

welded repairs covered in thick sealant

Fail 5 Jul 2022 63,257 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe n/s and o/s as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 55,804 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting 1/4 panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 40,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s front floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sill (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,328 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 38,328 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 36,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as chalked (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,766 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 34,765 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,452 miles

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

advise top struts

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,603 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,958 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,351 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,057 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 13,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 XDK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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