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CU03 YGP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,585 mi
Last recorded79,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,585 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion around fuel cap

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,638 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,350 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,350 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 67,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,671 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,572 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,710 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,590 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,486 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,968 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2008 33,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 33,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,103 miles

Nearside 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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CU03 YGP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU03 YGP, 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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CU03 YGP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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