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CW03 WZH

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,171 mi
Last recorded40,171 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 40,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,883 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 38,787 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cracks on side wall

Offside Front Outer tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,155 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 38,155 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,002 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing surface rust

rear suspension beam rusty

slight perished & out of shape offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,002 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing surface rust

rear suspension beam rusty

slight perished & out of shape offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 30,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,690 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,064 miles

Offside Front Lower 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 WZH is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WZH, 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

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What year was CW03 WZH registered?

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

Is CW03 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 WZH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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