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CX03 SXT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,215 mi
Last recorded78,215 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 SXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,605 miles

rear footbrake performance slightly low on both sides

underbody undersealed heavily and seam sealer applied in places

usual ka front top mount movement

various welded patches, all to mot standard

Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded the underside box panel and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill seam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box panel and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear jacking points corroded.

offside/nearside the outer sills showing corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,213 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,069 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 64,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 Feb 2012 61,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,409 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,640 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,535 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,796 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 SXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SXT, 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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CX03 SXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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