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CV03 HSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,549 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside B piller underseal slight corrossion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,624 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 54,547 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade hard and chatters (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 36,932 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both side front flexibles fouling on inner wheel arch in lock (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 35,262 miles

both front tyres showing age related cracking

Fail 22 May 2015 32,516 miles

Both Front Tyres And O/S/R Tyre Showing Signs Of Age Related Cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,516 miles

Both Front Tyres And O/S/R Tyre Showing Signs Of Age Related Cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 May 2014 30,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,659 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,805 miles

Slight corrosion on fuel filter

Slight cracking N/S/R tyre

Slight damage on N/S/R inner wheel rim

Pass 13 May 2011 24,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 23,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 21,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s/r inner wheel rim

movement in front top strut mounts

o/s/r tyre edge perished and cracked

Pass 8 May 2008 19,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 16,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,250 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 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

CV03 HSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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