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CA52 TZM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 TZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 85,620 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 76,822 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 67,481 miles

2 x front brake flexis

2 x rear axle bushes

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

Fail 14 May 2014 67,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2 x front brake flexis

2 x rear axle bushes

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,800 miles

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

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,768 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 Jul 2012 58,768 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,234 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 50,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,392 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 42,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,526 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,526 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,472 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 25,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 20,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TZM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

CA52 TZM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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