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CE03 XKN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015 94,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chasis rail (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

parking brake efficency only just met 17%

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 80,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,729 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,857 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,361 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 45,361 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,858 miles

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

nearside rear mud flap insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,504 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre has small crack's on tread

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre has small crack's on tread

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,659 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 XKN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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