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CN03 WXR

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 WXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 91,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,456 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,773 miles

all four brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arm bushes peeling

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

dampness on steering rack

engine management light on

heavy corrosion o/s/f chassis leg and both rear inner sill panel

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edges 165/65/13tr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,773 miles

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

all four brake hoses cracking

both front suspension arm bushes peeling

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

dampness on steering rack

engine management light on

heavy corrosion o/s/f chassis leg and both rear inner sill panel

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edges 165/65/13tr

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mountings

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,711 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,856 miles

heavy surface rust on n/s and o/s/f subframe mounting points

slight brake judder in front brakes

slight play in n/s and o/s/f suspension leg top mountings

Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,585 miles

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

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

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

heavy perishing on o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,413 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight movement in n/s and o/s/front suspension leg top mounting

slight split in n/s and o/s/front lower arms back bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,125 miles

Brake servo mounting bracket to body flexing

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres getting low on tread depth

Slight movement at top of N/S/F suspension leg

Slight splitting on O/S.F lower suspension arm back bush

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,520 miles

long travel on footbrake

slight movement in n/s and o/s front suspension strut, top mountings

slight splitting in o/s front, lower arm, back bush

Fail 1 Feb 2007 35,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

long travel on footbrake

slight movement in n/s and o/s front suspension strut, top mountings

slight splitting in o/s front, lower arm, back bush

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WXR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WXR, 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 CN03 WXR registered?

CN03 WXR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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