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CP03 WOU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 WOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

OIL LEAKING

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,617 miles

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

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

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,211 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,211 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,229 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f seat, right hand side as sat in does not secure.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 49,227 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f seat, right hand side as sat in does not secure.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,915 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 33,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WOU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

CP03 WOU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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