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CP03 UCL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 56,235 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Screen chip

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,306 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

fuel filter corroded

outer door sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,552 miles

Offside Outer outer sill starting to corode

front floor on both sides starting to corode

Fail 23 Jul 2018 47,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer outer sill starting to corode

front floor on both sides starting to corode

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,509 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Unable to examine welding as covered with underseal

Fail 24 Jul 2017 45,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28 percent imbalance on the front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak corroded and leaking from the bottom (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E M L on

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,483 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E M L on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,826 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,780 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 35,167 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,423 miles

play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Fail 24 Jul 2013 31,398 miles

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

play in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,299 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 28,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one washer jet working on the offside

play nearside front strut top mount

poss bulge starting to develop nearside front tyre outer side wall .

Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,873 miles

slight play offside top mount

Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,820 miles

front tyres close to wear bars approx 2.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,248 miles

play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,592 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 11,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UCL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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