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CP52 LFV

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,334 mi
Last recorded41,334 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 LFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 31,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,876 miles

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,384 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,019 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 24,886 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,595 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,185 miles

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

o/s wiper splitting

Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,475 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,377 miles

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 LFV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

CP52 LFV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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