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CE03 XEG

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,645 mi
Last recorded80,645 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,645 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BORTH ENDS (2.5.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rearboth sides and floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,397 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ENDOF RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AND BUSH U/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BORTH ENDS (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,022 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing and corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,959 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

both front brake discs wearing and corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,885 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,881 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,205 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 41,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,517 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 XEG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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