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CF03 RPX

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 RPX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 87,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by windscreen (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

NSR chassis leg corroded

NSR inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

OS headlamp faded slightly

OSF chassis corroded

OSR chassis leg corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion around fuel flap

surface corrosion underside

Fail 19 Mar 2018 80,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

NSR chassis leg corroded

NSR inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OS headlamp faded slightly

OSF chassis corroded

OSR chassis leg corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion around fuel flap

surface corrosion underside

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,918 miles

NSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner wheelarch corroded

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

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inside (4.2.A.1a)

NSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner sill corroded

OSR inner wheelarch corroded

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

oil leak

surface corrosion underside

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,578 miles

NS inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

OS inner sill slightly corroded

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

oil leak

slight damage to OSF road wheel inside edge

surface corrosion underside

Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,578 miles

NS inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

OS inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

oil leak

slight damage to OSF road wheel inside edge

surface corrosion underside

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,664 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,453 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,874 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,468 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,468 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,983 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2010 48,914 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,458 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,464 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,394 miles

Long handbrake travel. †

Rear wiper split and smears. †

Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,394 miles

Long handbrake travel. †

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper split and smears. †

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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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