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CP52 OTZ

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,389 mi
Last recorded54,389 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,725 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,057 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 29,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,150 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,485 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

CP52 OTZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CP52 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 OTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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