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CV03 YTC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,817 mi
Last recorded51,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front steering gaiter twisted though not split

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 51,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front steering gaiter twisted though not split

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,419 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 41,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,358 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,485 miles

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

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 24,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 27 May 2009 15,209 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 15,209 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 10,218 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 6,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YTC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

CV03 YTC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is CV03 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 YTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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