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CV03 YSF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,952 mi
Last recorded85,952 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 YSF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 85,952 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 May 2016 85,892 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 82,936 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 82,866 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,090 miles

Boot only opens from inside / Rear axle main bushes starting to wear

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,155 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.RACK WET.CORROSION-SILLS-CHASSIS-FLOOR ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.OIL LEAKS.RACK WET.CORROSION-SILLS-CHASSIS-FLOOR ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,366 miles

MISC P.A.S. COMPONENTS WET.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

MISC P.A.S. COMPONENTS WET.F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 6 May 2011 48,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,745 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,354 miles

n/s front top suspension slight play ok at test

Fail 8 May 2008 35,354 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 35,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,892 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 YSF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

CV03 YSF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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