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CW03 GHN

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 GHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,218 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 63,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 53,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 43,016 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 43,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 35,928 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 GHN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW03 GHN?

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What year was CW03 GHN registered?

CW03 GHN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CW03 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 GHN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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