MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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
both front top kits worn
both front tyres worn on edges
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre on 1.6 mm
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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CA52 GXX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2003.
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