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CK03 OXJ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,436 mi
Last recorded87,436 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Inner sills N/S and O/S corroded.

O/S rear floor section is corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,555 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,288 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both center floors (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,287 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s+o/s (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s+o/s and boot floor areas (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s mid floor areas (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s+o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner bays under arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,075 miles

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 70,055 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,995 miles

ADVISE ATTENSION TO ALL TYRES

engine oil leak = some wear/movment both n/s and o/s/f top suspension mountings = clutch slipping advise attension = BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES COMING CLOSE APRX 2/3MM = BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

surface corrosion underside/ chassis inner outer sills floors inner arches, o/s/f tyre,

Fail 4 Oct 2012 55,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion underside/ chassis inner outer sills floors inner arches, o/s/f tyre,

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Oct 2011 48,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,542 miles

discs slightly worn

play in both top strut bushes, front

Fail 6 Nov 2008 29,542 miles

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

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

discs slightly worn

play in both top strut bushes, front

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 27,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,709 miles

THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,342 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 OXJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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