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DA03 CGE

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,389 miles

advise fuel filter corroded

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise n/s and o/s front shocker mounts slight lift

advise o/s front wishbone bush slight perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 116,385 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

advise fuel filter corroded

advise n/s and o/s front shocker mounts slight lift

advise o/s front wishbone bush slight perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 102,517 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,272 miles

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone bushes starting to seperate

o/s front to back steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2011 87,272 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s/f bottom wishbone bushes starting to seperate

o/s front to back steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 72,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 456,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,820 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 18 Jul 2006 32,039 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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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DA03 CGE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 DA03 CGE, 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 DA03 CGE registered?

DA03 CGE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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