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CW03 FZE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,880 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,880 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,347 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front lower suspension arm bushs starting to debound

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

offside front fog lamp inop

slight play in both front top strut mountings

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 2 Sep 2011 56,347 miles

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in windscreen

nearside front lower suspension arm bushs starting to debound

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

offside front fog lamp inop

slight play in both front top strut mountings

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,628 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,526 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,522 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 32,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body and wheels scratched

o/s/f fog light inop and internals broken

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn to 2mm

oil leaks

rear window split

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,178 miles

body and wheels scratched

o/s/f fog light inop and internals broken

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn to 2mm

oil leaks

rear window split

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 12 May 2007 18,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 18,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 14,213 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 FZE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 CW03 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

CW03 FZE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is CW03 FZE safe to buy?

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