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CF03 MHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,746 mi
Last recorded52,746 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 MHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 52,746 miles

Central Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front to rear outer sills corroded

e.m.l present at time of test

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,764 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,878 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2015 41,878 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind front wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside panel behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside and offside steering arms have slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,217 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Oct 2014 38,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,445 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 32,357 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,475 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 22,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,031 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,573 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 7,961 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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CF03 MHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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