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CW03 GCZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 GCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately incorrect suspension leg fitted hose fitting poor but works ok (3.6.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

rusting around fuel filler neck

slight corrosion in n/s front floor

Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately incorrect suspension leg fitted hose fitting poor but works ok (3.6.A.3)

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

rusting around fuel filler neck

slight corrosion in n/s front floor

Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,049 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 73,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,528 miles

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

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

front brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,611 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade is split!!!

Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade is split!!!

Fail 1 Jun 2011 53,558 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deterioating and splitting

condensation o/s headlamp

exhaust system rusty in places

n/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,450 miles

offside front lower arm, bush

offside headlight damp

play in steering rack

rear numberplate damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,450 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front lower arm, bush

offside headlight damp

play in steering rack

rear numberplate damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2009 40,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travels high

Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

handbrake travels high

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,322 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 36,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,815 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 29,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,141 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 GCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

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

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