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CP52 HGO

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,803 mi
Last recorded63,803 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 HGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Outer quarter panel corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer and inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,559 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside has been undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,302 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,785 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,321 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front drumstick slight movement inner fixing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play o/s front steering control arm(drumstick) inner fixing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,853 miles

Slight play in Steering rack o/s

Fail 7 Mar 2011 34,832 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in Steering rack o/s

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,633 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,987 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,395 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CP52 HGO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP52 HGO, 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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CP52 HGO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CP52 HGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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