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CE03 XKA

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 85,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

MIL LIGHT INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (31ST MARCH 03)

NO COOLANT IN TANK

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TOO FLOOR PAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,168 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 79,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front and rear bushes worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside hand brake cable slight loose

Pass 11 Oct 2019
Fail 11 Oct 2019

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced due to condensation (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017
Fail 25 Nov 2017

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,642 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 62,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,444 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,844 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,804 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,691 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 XKA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

Is CE03 XKA safe to buy?

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