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CV03 YXK

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 YXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension mount corroded

coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension mount corroded

coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,123 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,468 miles

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

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,128 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 36,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front chassis front/rear subframe mounting areas and front inner wings

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion offside rear chassis at axle beam mounting area

Surface cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Uneven tyre wear nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre surface cracks/cuts in treaded area and side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,574 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heavy surface corrosion nearside/offside front chassis front/rear subframe mounting areas and front inner wings

Oil leak

Surface corrosion offside rear chassis at axle beam mounting area

Surface cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Uneven tyre wear nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre surface cracks/cuts in treaded area and side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,213 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 31,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 19,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bottom arm bushes starting to perish †osr alloy slightly bent

Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,420 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 YXK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

CV03 YXK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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