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CV03 SBU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 79,677 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 79,677 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 74,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,974 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch trim insecure(need attention)

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight dampness to pas pump & steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2012 69,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,216 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,735 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,768 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 38,765 miles

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?

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 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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CV03 SBU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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