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CK03 OVW

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,762 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2018 87,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty cap missing (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion windscreen pillar (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine & gear box slightly leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2016 76,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front road wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 76,430 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front road wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,074 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2015 68,000 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,773 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 63,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Offside front wiper blade splitting

corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 39,567 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 39,561 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,314 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 33,314 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 26,935 miles

Advise- both rear tyres badly perished, cords not exposed.

Fail 28 May 2009 26,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Advise- both rear tyres badly perished, cords not exposed.

Pass 30 May 2008 21,365 miles

Coolant leak

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)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 17,875 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)

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre walls

Fail 11 May 2007 17,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cracks in n/s + o/s rear tyre walls

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,587 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)

advise cracks in n/s rear tyre wall

nail in tyre

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 OVW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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