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CU03 FCE

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,227 mi
Last recorded69,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 FCE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 69,227 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball jonts (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,577 miles

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,768 miles

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

both inner and outter sills rusted

few rust under car

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both inner and outter sills rusted

floor rusted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,797 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 53,100 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,598 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,902 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,950 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,935 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

excessive travel in handbrake reserve not affected

offside front brake ferrule corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,408 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,408 miles

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

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

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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CU03 FCE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU03 FCE, 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 CU03 FCE registered?

CU03 FCE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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