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CV03 YRP

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,973 mi
Last recorded59,973 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,718 miles

advise engine management light flickering at time of test

advise minor knotting to offside rear handbrake cable at time of test

advise security of nearside front cv gaitor at time of test

advise slight deteriation to nearside front forward track control arm bush at time of test

advise slight deteriation to offside rear tyre inner wall at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,685 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 16,890 miles

advise front brake pad check AT TIME OF TEST

advise slight lift on offside front lower wishbone rear bush AT TIME OF TEST

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 YRP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 YRP registered?

CV03 YRP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is CV03 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 YRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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