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CV03 OBY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,160 mi
Last recorded63,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 63,160 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive could be due to severe exhaust blow. (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion around fuel cap area. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body floor by sub frame mounting holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch to chassis corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in floor to inner sill by driver seat belt mounting. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrule showing corrosion. (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,971 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Area Surrounding Fuel Filler Neck. (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nearside A Pillar. (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Chassis (Behind Arch). (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Behind Arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Chassis. (By Wheel Arch). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear Arch To Chassis. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch. (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure and Sharp Edges. (6.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Union to Hose. Heavily Corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges.

Chassis Corrosion Behind Front Sub frame. (Outside Of Prescribed Areas).

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (Behind Wheel Arch). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge. Tread On Legal Limit.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play In Front Suspension Top Mounts.

Rear Cross member Corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 4,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 4,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 3,592 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 OBY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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