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CN03 JXC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

9,731 mi
Last recorded9,731 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 JXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,731 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS ARE WORN

FRONT REG PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY

PLAY IN O/S/F TIE BAR

Fail 25 Feb 2012 9,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS ARE WORN

FRONT REG PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN SLIGHTLY

PLAY IN O/S/F TIE BAR

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,027 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both cills are starting to corrode

both front suspension arm bushes are worn

o/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,900 miles

both front steering gaitors are starting to split

both front suspension arms have slightly worn rubber bushes

both front tyres are close to limit

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2010 82,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front suspension arms have slightly worn rubber bushes

both front tyres are close to limit

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,180 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,180 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arm bushes worn

slight lift in both front and o/s/r top shock mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,955 miles

all 4 suspension legs have slight lift in shock mounts

both front suspension arms are worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,934 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,216 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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CN03 JXC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN03 JXC, 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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CN03 JXC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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