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CE03 XDY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,697 miles

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

bonnet will not open fully

Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

bonnet will not open fully

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Underside of car is very rusty.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,677 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Underside of car is very rusty.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 46,624 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering rack has slight seepage.

Spare tyre badly cracked and perished.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,624 miles

Spare tyre badly cracked and perished.

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering rack has slight seepage.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 45,063 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,384 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,384 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,200 miles

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

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,988 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 34,757 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front tyres perishing

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

O/s/f wiper blade split

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

Thrust bearing noisy

Tyre size 165/65/13

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,128 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres starting to perishs and split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,939 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 XDY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

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

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