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CP52 LDV

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,531 mi
Last recorded116,531 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 116,531 miles

corrosion present on offside outer sill

corrosion present on round fuel cap

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 14 May 2013 116,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on innersills and floor (bothsides)

corrosion present on offside outer sill

corrosion present on round fuel cap

corrosion present on spare wheel carrier

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

silght play on offside and nearside rear top shocker mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,697 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,220 miles

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

front brake discs.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,624 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,624 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,589 miles

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

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

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 LDV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

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

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