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CW03 GHZ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,012 mi
Last recorded74,012 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,012 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,859 miles

front suspension arms have fatigue on mount bushes

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre app limits

o/s/rear tyre app limits and showing cracking

signs of engine oil leak

signs of power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front suspension arms have fatigue on mount bushes

front to o/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion

n/s/front steering arm has slight play

n/s/rear tyre cracking

o/s/front tyre app limits

o/s/rear tyre app limits and showing cracking

signs of engine oil leak

signs of power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,738 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,823 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

CW03 GHZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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