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CE03 XJH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,591 mi
Last recorded67,591 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 67,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working all postion lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front flexiable brake hose rubbing on suspension spring

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 53,282 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 53,282 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,768 miles

both front chassis rails heavily corroded

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2015 49,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front chassis rails heavily corroded

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,457 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,457 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,724 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,037 miles

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,347 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 32,278 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XJH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

CE03 XJH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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