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CV03 VOU

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,397 mi
Last recorded112,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 112,397 miles

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various placs

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

ofside front flexi brake pipe cracking

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various placs

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

ofside front flexi brake pipe cracking

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,473 miles

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various places

neraside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 109,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various places

neraside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear no plate deteriated

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2013 106,482 miles

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various palces

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 May 2013 106,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various palces

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 103,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both fornt flexi brake pipes cracking

corrosion in various places

nearside axle bush worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in nearside top strut mount

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2012 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both fornt flexi brake pipes cracking

corrosion in various places

nearside axle bush worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

play in nearside top strut mount

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,170 miles

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various places

oil leak

play in both rear wheel axle bushes

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2011 100,170 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wheels damaged

corrosion in various places

oil leak

play in both rear wheel axle bushes

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,549 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,549 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front wheel damaged

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

oil leak

play in nearside top strut mount

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,259 miles

front discs worn

nearside front wheel damaged

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,806 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,087 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 42,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VOU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

CV03 VOU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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