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CV03 RXM

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,348 mi
Last recorded77,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,563 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 71,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,679 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

cooling fan fouling against wiring loom

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

cooling fan fouling against wiring loom

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,706 miles

corrosion to exhaust pipe

light corrosion to chassis rails and inner sills

light corrosion to fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 63,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

windscreen obstructions removed prior to inspection

corrosion to exhaust pipe

light corrosion to chassis rails and inner sills

light corrosion to fuel tank

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise n/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,489 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise n/s/r side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,462 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,795 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 56,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,562 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,616 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,143 miles

front pads worn-aprox 4mm-discs worn/scored

Fail 24 Mar 2006 34,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front pads worn aprox 4mm - discs worn †

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 RXM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

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

Is CV03 RXM safe to buy?

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