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CT03 CZZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,938 mi
Last recorded59,938 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,938 miles

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

large oil leak

movement at n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm and edge worn

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

large oil leak

movement at n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

n/s accident damage

n/s/f tyre below 3.mm and edge worn

o/s/f tyre 3.mm

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,341 miles

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

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

coolant below min

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and edgewear

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,336 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

coolant below min

n/s and o/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre 3.mm tread and edgewear

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,297 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 57,297 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both inner /outer sills rusty / windscreen scratched / body damage / play to front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,009 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,031 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,471 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 31,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,022 miles

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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CT03 CZZ 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 CT03 CZZ, 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 CT03 CZZ registered?

CT03 CZZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is CT03 CZZ safe to buy?

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