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CV03 VWS

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2018 101,833 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded all around (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead holed by brake pedalbox transfer bar mountings (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion body corroded in far too many prescribed areas to individually itemise (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel nuts fitted wrong way round

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

engine management fault warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,072 miles

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

sills and chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,064 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

sills and chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,511 miles

Both front tyres warn low on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed by chassis leg

Fail 19 Jan 2015 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front tyres warn low on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed by chassis leg

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,738 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Various corrsion underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Various corrsion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs warped advice early attention

Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs warped advice early attention

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,887 miles

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 68,886 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,816 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 33,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,518 miles

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 VWS is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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