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CV03 VUM

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,275 mi
Last recorded63,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,275 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,275 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,106 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside sill & inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill & inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside & nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,777 miles

Both offide & nearside sills have heavy surface rust

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,777 miles

Both offide & nearside sills have heavy surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,619 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,384 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,384 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,458 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 15,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VUM 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 63.2%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

CV03 VUM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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