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CF03 RMY

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,734 mi
Last recorded31,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2020 31,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced screen a pillar holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough both front leg top mounts excessively stiff found on lock to lock check ? (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering where marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering where marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing around fuel flap corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet hinges seized very hard to open ?

both front inner bays and subframe mounts corroded ?

both under sills at rear covered in black paint both under sills at front lightly corroded

gear box to floor pan mount corroded

under side of car corroded in various places

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,335 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 30,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outter sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 27,392 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,129 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 24,129 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,291 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 14,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,731 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 8,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Oct 2010 7,200 miles

Front wipers smeering screen slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 7,200 miles

Front wipers smeering screen slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 3,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,437 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,551 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 RMY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RMY, 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 RMY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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