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CW03 GBF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

64,073 mi
Last recorded64,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 GBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,072 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail and inner arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot floor corroded and loose but not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,865 miles

underside generally corroded and welded repairs

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside generally corroded and welded repairs

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 55,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint insecure pinch bolt (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,998 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,998 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front lowered spring fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

several untidy welded re[airs

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,005 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back outer sill

Fail 19 Oct 2015 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL MAKED CRAYON AS HOLE CHECK ALL (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 48,080 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper mounts on both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg both sides (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake flexi ends starting to corrode

extensive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,964 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 47,964 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 40,432 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,383 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,261 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 29,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,018 miles

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

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 GBF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CW03 GBF, 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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CW03 GBF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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