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CP52 NGU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,343 mi
Last recorded47,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam outer bush (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam outer bush (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,580 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,187 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,274 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,633 miles

both front dics worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,633 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front dics worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,212 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 33,212 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,160 miles

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

coolant expansion tank has a hole

Fail 19 Sep 2007 27,160 miles

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

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

engine coolant expansion tank has a hole

Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,145 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 24,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NGU 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 69.2%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

CP52 NGU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CP52 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 NGU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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