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CV03 CFG

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 CFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,856 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 94,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,505 miles

Exhaust bracket rusty but still adequately supporting exhaust

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 93,505 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust bracket rusty but still adequately supporting exhaust

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Subframe mountings (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,207 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,207 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 69,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,499 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Front brake discs scored

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,676 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 53,987 miles

engine oil leak (coming from rocker gasket)

front power steering pipe rusty (not leaking)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak (coming from rocker gasket)

front power steering pipe rusty (not leaking)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,026 miles

advise o/s/f wishbone arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

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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CV03 CFG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV03 CFG, 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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CV03 CFG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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