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CF03 MKA

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,550 miles

n/s/r chassis leg corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion to both front inner arches

slight corrosion to floor pans

slight corrosion to inner sills and rear inner arches

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,319 miles

n/s/r chassis leg corroded but outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r chassis leg corroded but outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,532 miles

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion along outer body sills

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch within 30cm of shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

slight corrosion along outer body sills

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,929 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 68,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,935 miles

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

Rear chassis leg corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion in front inner arches

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear chassis leg corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion in front inner arches

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,104 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,953 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 50,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,863 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,863 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,003 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 MKA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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