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CF03 HBC

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,309 miles

Offside Front CHASSIS BEHIND PLASTIC LINER CORRODE BUT NOT TO EXCESSIVE WHAT I CAN SEE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 80,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BEHIND PLASTIC ARCH LINER IN A FEW PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL IN A FEW PLACES (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL IN A FEW PLACES (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front CHASSIS BEHIND PLASTIC LINER CORRODE BUT NOT TO EXCESSIVE WHAT I CAN SEE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MIDDLE CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,814 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,001 miles

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

front chassis slightly corroded

front floor slightly corroded

slight corrosion aroud fuel cap

Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

front chassis slightly corroded

front floor slightly corroded

slight corrosion aroud fuel cap

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,680 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 40,680 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,514 miles

advise corrosion on o/s/f outer sill ,slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,172 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,150 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,687 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)

slight play in rack nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HBC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF03 HBC, 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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CF03 HBC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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