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CP03 GTY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GTY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 96,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top mounting when raised (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both door step/sills are corroded but not excessive

both front chassis rails are corroded but not excessive

both front inner and outer sills are corroded but not excessive

both rear axle mounting bushes are deteriorated but not excessive

both rear inner sills are corroded but not excessive

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not excessive

offside rear outer sill is heavily corroded but not holed

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,273 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills are corroded but not holed

offside door step/sill is corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2013 86,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2013 86,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,849 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 72,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,365 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,475 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 Jul 2007 42,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,080 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 32,080 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CP03 GTY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 CP03 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

CP03 GTY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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