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CF03 PVP

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,905 mi
Last recorded63,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 PVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,905 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body surface corrosion under seal used

Pass 25 Aug 2018 63,255 miles

Engine light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering locking device missing Both track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine light on

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,865 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,539 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 24 Jul 2015 50,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine fault light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,736 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

osf inner wing area slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,287 miles

passenger airbag turned off

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,287 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,366 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,360 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,301 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,102 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,832 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,072 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 24,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,996 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 PVP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

CF03 PVP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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