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CV03 RXW

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 RXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 64,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,197 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,816 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,907 miles

n\s\r holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f chassis coroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,986 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,794 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 45,443 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,371 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

wiper blades spliting

Fail 17 Jan 2013 43,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

wiper blades spliting

Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,049 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,990 miles

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

play in front upper strut mounts / both front lower arm bushes breaking away from bonding/sills & under body corrosion/slight exhaust deterioration

Fail 30 Dec 2010 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

play in front upper strut mounts / both front lower arm bushes breaking away from bonding/sills & under body corrosion/slight exhaust deterioration

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,152 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area

Engine light on

N/S/R tyre below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 32,152 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak from water pump area

Engine light on

N/S/R tyre below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,734 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

STRONG ADVISORY: Play in both front top strut mounts

Very heavy exhaust corrossion

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,772 miles

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)

o/s front tyre worn slighty more on inside edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,901 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 15,901 miles

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

2 front tyres starting to perrish on side wall

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

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 RXW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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