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CF03 RWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,095 mi
Last recorded88,095 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel flap

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2013 88,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

corrosion around fuel flap

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,846 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 80,841 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,528 miles

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

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven

Fail 5 Mar 2010 74,528 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,756 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 67,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front wishbone bush splitting

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement in nearside rear top suspension mount

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,173 miles

when jacked up slight play n/s/f top suspension mounting.but no play when on level ground

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 RWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

CF03 RWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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