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CK03 LVH

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 62,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s beam axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,860 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 61,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 58,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 56,476 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,059 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,429 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 39,422 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,693 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,641 miles

Clutch master cylinger feed pipe leaking.

Engine coolant leaking from thermostat housing.

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 25,701 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 22,886 miles

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

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 28 May 2008 22,886 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 18,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14,826 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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CK03 LVH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CK03 LVH, 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 CK03 LVH registered?

CK03 LVH is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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