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CV03 OEY

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 41,800 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 22 Aug 2023 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,184 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,488 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 35,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,123 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 28,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,858 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,204 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 21,204 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 17,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,698 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,469 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush beginning to come adrift

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,824 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 OEY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

CV03 OEY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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