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CV03 LRY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,850 mi
Last recorded71,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 71,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to front inner wheel arches not considered excessive

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supported

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,498 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubbing chassis

both front chassis cororded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubbing chassis

both front chassis cororded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,207 miles

power sterring pipes heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 63,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

power sterring pipes heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 59,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

small cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall,offside rear tyre worn on in side edge.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

small cut in near side rear tyre outer side wall,offside rear tyre worn on in side edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,084 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,198 miles

slight corrosion on inner side of front discs near and off sides.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,374 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 LRY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

CV03 LRY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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