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EN03 CVY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 CVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted AXLE BEAM MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion A PILLER (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion A PILLER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 129,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both outer sills & floors corroded

front brake discs & pads

slight power steering leak

Fail 9 May 2017 129,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both outer sills & floors corroded

front brake discs & pads

o/s rear tyre perished

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 May 2016 116,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2016 116,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front floors corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner & outer edges

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 104,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 104,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 98,406 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

Fail 9 May 2014 98,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Tyres cracking at sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in sidewall

Pass 8 May 2013 90,952 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded & slighty worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 May 2012 80,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,387 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advisory nearside front windsceen is damage cracked outside a swept area

Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advisory nearside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall /damage

advisory nearside front windsceen is damage cracked outside a swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,438 miles

both rear tyres low 1656513.play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres low 1656513.play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,656 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)

nsr tyre press. low

Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare flat

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,230 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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EN03 CVY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EN03 CVY, 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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EN03 CVY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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