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CU03 YJF

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,205 mi
Last recorded62,205 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,205 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2016 62,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,844 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front and rear chassis,rear inner sills,o/s outer sill and underside in a rusty condition

o/s/r wing damaged/rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front and rear chassis,rear inner sills,o/s outer sill and underside in a rusty condition

o/s/r wing damaged/rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,286 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wings damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,286 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

rear wings damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rusty

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,559 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rusty

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,984 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,049 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 20 Feb 2009 28,910 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)

front suspension frame fixing points rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,469 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)

accident damage repair to front

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,593 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,561 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 YJF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

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

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