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CP03 CSY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 CSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 62,673 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 62,673 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,052 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,821 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 50,821 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,425 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 47,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,199 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 37,693 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,321 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating

both front top mounts have slight play

both rear springs corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge 2mm tread left

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inside edge 2mm tread left

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,767 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight pitting

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside frontbrake disc has slight pitting

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 22,767 miles

Inner Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

nearside front brake disc has slight pitting

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside frontbrake disc has slight pitting

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2012 21,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn unevenly inside shoulder

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,477 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn unevenly inside shoulder

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,510 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,209 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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CP03 CSY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CP03 CSY, 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 CP03 CSY registered?

CP03 CSY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 CSY shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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