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CP03 GVW

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 GVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,459 miles

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Oil on underside of car.

Rear subframe mounting rubbers are deteriorating.

n/s front pillar alongside screen is excessively corroded just outside the prescribed area.

o/s and n/s rear chassis is excessively corroded outside the prescribed areas.

Fail 18 Aug 2015 92,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill panel inside wheelarch - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel - marked (5.2.6)

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Oil on underside of car.

Rear subframe mounting rubbers are deteriorating.

n/s front pillar alongside screen is excessively corroded just outside the prescribed area.

o/s and n/s rear chassis is excessively corroded outside the prescribed areas.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,223 miles

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

No spare wheel under car.

Oil all over engine.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,223 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

No spare wheel under car.

Oil all over engine.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front floors corroded

both front lower arm bushes worn

both outter sills corroded

front and rear chassies corroded

under body corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front floors corroded

both front lower arm bushes worn

both outter sills corroded

front and rear chassies corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 72,896 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 66,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 57,683 miles

rear axle beam rusted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2010 57,683 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle beam rusted

Pass 9 May 2009 50,517 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 43,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,751 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 34,751 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to inner rim n/s/f wheel.

Pass 11 May 2006 25,149 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 25,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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 GVW 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 CP03 GVW, 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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CP03 GVW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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