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CV03 HTE

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

49,884 mi
Last recorded49,884 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2018 49,884 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 46,150 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 46,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,149 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 44,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,856 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 40,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014
Fail 26 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,367 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 24 May 2012 29,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 26,062 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Fail 27 May 2010 26,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2009 24,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,809 miles

removed stickers from zone A. † AND OBJECT FROM INT MIRROR

Pass 15 May 2006 18,146 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 HTE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

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