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CP52 HJU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 HJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,972 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

brake pedal spongy

different size tyres front to back axles

n/s door mirror loose

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate cracked

spare tyre bald and exposing cords

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

brake pedal spongy

different size tyres front to back axles

n/s door mirror loose

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear number plate cracked

spare tyre bald and exposing cords

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,746 miles

Gearbox Mount Broken

Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Engine Coolant Level Low

Gearbox Mount Broken

Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Engine Coolant Level Low

Gearbox Mount Broken

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,011 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,008 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2007 23,258 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

poor welding repairs to front panel

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,258 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

poor welding repairs to front panel

Fail 30 Jul 2007 23,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link fouls inner wing on full lock

poor welding repairs to front panel

Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,039 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 21,039 miles

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

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 HJU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 CP52 HJU, 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 CP52 HJU registered?

CP52 HJU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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