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CU03 YFV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,559 mi
Last recorded64,559 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,559 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 3 Mar 2016 64,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front lower arm bushes worn

oil leak

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2015 59,319 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wing in a rusty condition

oil leak

underside in a rusty condition welded and undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2015 59,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing in a rusty condition

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,126 miles

both outer sills in a rusty condition

Fail 1 Mar 2014 54,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both outer sills in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,003 miles

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,986 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

n/s/f floor rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,880 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,880 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 54,277 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,539 miles

corrosion to floors chassis inarches and underside

footbrake travel

n/s wishbone rear bush

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,365 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 37,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,458 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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CU03 YFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

CU03 YFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CU03 YFV safe to buy?

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