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CP03 NDN

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,187 mi
Last recorded75,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 NDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,187 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,689 miles

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,583 miles

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn and rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn and rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,471 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 31,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,201 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 22,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight 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 aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NDN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NDN, 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 NDN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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