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CF03 NNC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 NNC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2016 97,109 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) BOTH (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH ROUND FUEL NECK (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) BOTH (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot floor been repaired before

slight play n/s/f top mounting

slight play o/s/f top mounting

Fail 28 Feb 2015 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot floor been repaired before

slight play n/s/f top mounting

slight play o/s/f top mounting

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,943 miles

o/s top mount slight play

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

n/s top mounting slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s top mounting slight play

o/s top mount slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,625 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 11 Jul 2012 90,809 miles

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

corrosion to underside and sills , screen pillars

Fail 10 Jul 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to underside and sills , screen pillars

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,563 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,356 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,372 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,268 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 60,881 miles

The nearside rear tyre is perished and worn

The offside rear tyre is perished and worn

There is slight play in the offside front upper suspension strut mounting

Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The nearside rear tyre is perished and worn

The offside rear tyre is perished and worn

There is slight play in the offside front upper suspension strut mounting

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,996 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 46,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NNC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NNC, 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 NNC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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