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ET03 CDF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 CDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes , both sides marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 90,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes , both sides marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 82,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,588 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 61,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 58,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 58,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,210 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,825 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear washer & wiper not working

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,558 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,523 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,099 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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ET03 CDF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET03 CDF, 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 ET03 CDF registered?

ET03 CDF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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The MOT history for ET03 CDF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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