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CK03 GXA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,574 mi
Last recorded42,574 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,574 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,638 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,632 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,571 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,569 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs pitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,800 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,860 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,886 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished in the tread and should be replaced.

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 30,886 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished in the tread and should be replaced.

Brake discs showing signs of wear.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Rearmost bush in o/s front lower suspension arm is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 18,697 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,697 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CK03 GXA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK03 GXA, 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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CK03 GXA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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