MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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stone chips in windscreen
wet weather condtions
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to front floor pan
corrosion to osf sill/door slam
damage to bumpers
exhaust corroded
heavy damage and corrosion to panel behind rear bumper
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion and damage to sills
corrosion to front floor pan
corrosion to osf sill/door slam
damage to bumpers
exhaust corroded
heavy damage and corrosion to panel behind rear bumper
stone chips in windscreen
wet weather condtions
advance corrosion to o/s/outer sill
advance movement in front and rear top mounts
brake fluid level on minimum needs attention
damage to rear bumper
exhaust corroded
exstensive damage to rear valance of vechile just passed at tiem of test needs attention asap
inner sills corroded
rust hole in boot outside perscribed area needs attention asap
stone cchips in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advance corrosion to o/s/outer sill
advance movement in front and rear top mounts
brake fluid level on minimum needs attention
damage to rear bumper
exhaust corroded
exstensive damage to rear valance of vechile just passed at tiem of test needs attention asap
inner sills corroded
rust hole in boot outside perscribed area needs attention asap
stone cchips in windscreen
exhaust corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch trim insecure(need attention)
slight corrosion to outer sills
slight dampness to pas pump & steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
age cracking to o/s/f tyre
coolant level low
exhaust corroded
front brake disc corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch trim insecure(need attention)
slight corrosion to outer sills
slight dampness to pas pump & steering rack
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
items removed from the boot for inspection
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
items removed from the boot for inspection
engine oil leak
exhaust corroded
front lower arm bushes age cracking
front tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/r tyre age cracking needs attention
slight play in front and rear top mounts
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres wearing low, heavy age cracking and nail in o/s rear tyre tread
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres wearing low, heavy age cracking and nail in o/s rear tyre tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV03 SBU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?
CV03 SBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.
Is CV03 SBU safe to buy?
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