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CP52 OVD

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,684 mi
Last recorded114,684 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

general underside corrosion

rear both inner sills corroded and general underside corrosion

some movement/deteriation in rear axle bushes x 2

Fail 24 Nov 2016 114,684 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

general underside corrosion

rear both inner sills corroded and general underside corrosion

some movement/deteriation in rear axle bushes x 2

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in several areas not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

corrosion in several areas not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,835 miles

both rear axle mount bushes worn/split

corrosion in several areas,not excessive at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,782 miles

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

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

both rear axle mount bushes worn/split

corrosion in several areas,not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 92,333 miles

corrosion in several areas of underbody

n/s headlamp image just passable

Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,314 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion in several areas of underbody

n/s headlamp image just passable

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,763 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit, rear spring corroded,o/s sill corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,749 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit, rear spring corroded,o/s sill corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,919 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 82,919 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 59,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,744 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 OVD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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