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CF03 CEA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 CEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering switch leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle bushes starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 58,542 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,272 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,240 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to front chassis turrets both sides

Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

coolant low

corrosion to front chassis turrets both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,079 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 52,079 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,743 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,743 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to front floor and chassis turruts

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,335 miles

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

corrosion to front floor and chassis turruts

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,043 miles

slight damage to n/s cill

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CF03 CEA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CF03 CEA, 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 CF03 CEA registered?

CF03 CEA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is CF03 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 CEA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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