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CV03 YTP

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,230 mi
Last recorded67,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,230 miles

Exhaust bracket after flex is corroded.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle has various rust all over body.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 67,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust bracket after flex is corroded.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has various rust all over body.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,198 miles

Front exhaust bracket is rusty.

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing.

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has various rust all over body.

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Around fuel flap. (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush of arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Where rear bream bolts to floor. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush of arm. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Where rear beam bolts to floor. (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing.

Front exhaust bracket is rusty.

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle has various rust all over body.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,339 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,792 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,474 miles

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

Nearside, Offside sills corroded.

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

Offside rear chassis/boot floor area corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside, Offside sills corroded.

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

Offside rear chassis/boot floor area corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,466 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,452 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 YTP is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTP, 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 YTP is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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