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CK03 XLR

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,375 mi
Last recorded33,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 33,375 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake backplate corroded but not excessive

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Jan 2021 33,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake backplate corroded but not excessive

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,002 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

nearside / offside rear brake backplates corroded

offside front brake pipe nut corroded

service brake efficiency only just met lower readings on rear brakes

Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn nearside / offside top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

nearside / offside rear brake backplates corroded

offside front brake pipe nut corroded

service brake efficiency only just met lower readings on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2018 32,244 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing

nearside / offside front macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attatchment

nearside / offside rear brake backplates corroded

offside front brake pipe to hose nut corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,509 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

interior mirror missing

nearside / offside rear brake back plates corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 31 May 2017 31,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch fuel filler pipe mounting prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken nearside / offside (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside / offside axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

interior mirror missing

nearside / offside centre chassis corroded

nearside / offside rear brake back plates corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,531 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s centre chassis slightly corroded

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s o/s centre chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2015 29,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s o/s centre chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,683 miles

o/s rear tyre badly perished

n/s rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s o/s outer sills has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 27,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s o/s outer sills has slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,710 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

ns/os rear tyres starting to perishe on side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,461 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 10,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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