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CP03 UCE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,872 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,703 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

serface rust to nearside front subframe mounting to floor pan

serface rust to offside front subframe mounting to floor pan

serface rust to offside outer door sill

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,703 miles

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

serface rust to nearside front subframe mounting to floor pan

serface rust to offside front subframe mounting to floor pan

serface rust to offside outer door sill

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,940 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 611,443 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 611,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,078 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 43,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2007 33,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 33,674 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 24,777 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2006 24,777 miles

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

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

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 UCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

CP03 UCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is CP03 UCE safe to buy?

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