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CV03 HRD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 87,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 81,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,577 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,755 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 75,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,887 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 73,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,829 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 HRD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HRD, 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 CV03 HRD registered?

CV03 HRD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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