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CV03 UKG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,745 mi
Last recorded62,745 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 UKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

non standard fuel tank mounts fitted

under body rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,701 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

CORROSION N/S SILL

CORROSION O/S SILL

CORROSION O/S/R SILL

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

N/S/R SEAT BELT BEST POSS CHECK AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

O/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Feb 2014 46,866 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,814 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air box loose

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

offside front wiper split

rear number plate cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

air box loose

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

offside front wiper split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 23,576 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,235 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 19,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,097 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,097 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 8,669 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 8,669 miles

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 7,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 May 2006 7,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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 UKG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UKG, 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 UKG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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