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CA52 GXX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,152 mi
Last recorded77,152 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,152 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine warning light on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,266 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all shock absorbers rusty.

n/s/r end of chassis corroded.

o/s/n/s outer sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/f lower arm inner bushes cracked.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/r chassis to exhaust mount corroded.

play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all shock absorbers rusty.

n/s/r end of chassis corroded.

o/s/n/s outer sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/f lower arm inner bushes cracked.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills to floor rusty.

o/s/r chassis to exhaust mount corroded.

play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mount bushes.

Fail 11 May 2012 63,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/f chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mounts.

Pass 11 May 2012 63,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/f chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

o/s/n/s/r inner sills rusty.

o/s/n/s/r outer sills rusty.

slight play in o/s/n/s/f top suspension mounts.

Pass 19 May 2011 54,174 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 54,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,626 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 48,538 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,018 miles

both front top kits worn

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,306 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,239 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front inner antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 26,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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CA52 GXX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA52 GXX, 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 CA52 GXX registered?

CA52 GXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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