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CE03 XDT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,092 mi
Last recorded57,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre cracked

wiring damage/contamination to offside front of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,090 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre cracked

wiring damage/contamination to offside front of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,069 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both front headlamps cracked

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front slam panel slightly distorted

power steering pipes secured with cable ties

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front headlamps cracked

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

front slam panel slightly distorted

power steering pipes secured with cable ties

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,561 miles

auxillary drive belt deteriorating

imbalance in front brakes

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly split

power steering pully bent

rear tyres slightly cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,561 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

auxillary drive belt deteriorating

imbalance in front brakes

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly split

power steering pully bent

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,011 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,643 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

collision evidence front end

Fail 27 Mar 2006 30,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,728 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 XDT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

CE03 XDT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is CE03 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 XDT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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