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CX03 SNU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,975 mi
Last recorded48,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,975 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 48,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,968 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,891 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,265 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 16,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 12,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 9,784 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,678 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 4,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CX03 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX03 SNU, 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 CX03 SNU registered?

CX03 SNU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is CX03 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 SNU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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