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CF03 RAX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 RAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,468 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

slight play offside and nearside front mcpherson strut top mounts

Fail 30 May 2008 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

slight play offside and nearside front mcpherson strut top mounts

Pass 24 May 2007 35,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,448 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 RAX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF03 RAX registered?

CF03 RAX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is CF03 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 RAX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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