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CX03 SXE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,643 mi
Last recorded80,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,643 miles

both front lower arm mouting points corroded

both side body sills corroded

floor and rear chassis corroded

off side front inner trackrod worn

off side front lower arm bush split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,293 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,861 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 60,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,731 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap surround (body) slightly corroded, NOT INSECURE.

o/s & n/s front brake discs worn slightly & discoloured.

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 55,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

fuel cap surround (body) slightly corroded, NOT INSECURE.

o/s & n/s front brake discs worn slightly & discoloured.

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,617 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,617 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,465 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,848 miles

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)

brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 4 Mar 2006 31,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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 SXE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

CX03 SXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CX03 SXE safe to buy?

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