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CK03 YUF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,489 mi
Last recorded149,489 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,858 miles

under body and body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under body and body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,442 miles

n/s lower arm bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,244 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 109,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,579 miles

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

n/s lower arm bushes worn

o/s seat belt starting to fray

wear top strut mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,579 miles

n/s lower arm bushes worn

o/s seat belt starting to fray

wear top strut mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,574 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 70,574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,323 miles

surface corrosion both outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,300 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 35,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,610 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 YUF 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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

CK03 YUF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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