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CP52 LHV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 LHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 63,769 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlight lens going dull (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

general under body rusting

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,466 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,718 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,420 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,298 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,736 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 20,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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 LHV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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