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CP52 LDU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,242 miles

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

both headlights faint beam pattern

o/s headlamp has condensation

o/s/r lower arm rubbers wear

Fail 17 Jan 2014 60,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both headlights faint beam pattern

o/s/r lower arm rubbers wear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,989 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres slight edge wear

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,149 miles

front flexi,s cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2012 55,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front flexi,s cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 50,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 46,890 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,071 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,613 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 30,600 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 25,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,910 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LDU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

CP52 LDU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is CP52 LDU safe to buy?

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