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CU03 YRL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,712 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,712 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 88,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 78,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,784 miles

o/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,740 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,873 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2012 69,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,863 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,844 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,897 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,020 miles

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

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

REAR TYRES POOR HEAVILY CRACKED,PERISHED,RENEW

Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,020 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES POOR HEAVILY CRACKED,PERISHED,RENEW

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 19,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside 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 YRL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

CU03 YRL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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