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CV03 YZW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 61,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 61,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 61,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid from the cap (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 61,335 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,330 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,469 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

not all brake pipes visable

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,469 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

not all brake pipes visable

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a deep cut

o/s/f inner arch corroded

rear silencer brackets corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 42,881 miles

air bag light on

corrosion and splits around o/s/r subframe mounting

front brake discs wearing and corroding

front inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 37,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,681 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,019 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 26,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 21,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,344 miles

Offside Rear 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 YZW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

CV03 YZW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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