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CX03 SWV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,425 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,595 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 78,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,847 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,570 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,050 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,610 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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CX03 SWV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 CX03 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

CX03 SWV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is CX03 SWV safe to buy?

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