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CV03 HSN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,495 mi
Last recorded37,495 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,495 miles

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

rear subframe bushes have some wear.front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear subframe bushes have some wear.front lower wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,450 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)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2016 27,450 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,088 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings,n/s/f and o/s/f chassis and rear inner sills all in arusty condition

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear inner sills rusty

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,172 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

o/s/f chassis rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 20,373 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 20,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,666 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 14,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,224 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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CV03 HSN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CV03 HSN, 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 HSN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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