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CP03 VLD

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,528 mi
Last recorded56,528 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake fluctuating slightly.

n/s/r tyre is badly age cracking.

n/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated.

o/s/r side light bulb slightly dim.

o/s/r tyre badly age cracking.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the outer tread.

oil leak.

slight movement in o/s/f strut top mount.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 54,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

floor corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,528 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,594 miles

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

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

slight lift in both front shock top mounts

Fail 2 Aug 2011 38,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,045 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 25,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,270 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,841 miles

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

wiper blades split.

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 VLD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLD, 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 VLD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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