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CW03 AFJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,934 mi
Last recorded95,934 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s n/s front floor (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s n/s rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,639 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded o/s n/s front floor (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s n/s rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 65,959 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,324 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 56,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,872 miles

O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY SLOW TO OPERATE

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,518 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,789 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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CW03 AFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 CW03 AFJ, 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 CW03 AFJ registered?

CW03 AFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2003.

Is CW03 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 AFJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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