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CP52 RXU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,640 mi
Last recorded92,640 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2017 92,640 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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surface corrosion to various areas of the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,138 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 89,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,739 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 71,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,949 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 61,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 61,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,814 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 56,811 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,655 miles

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

both front tyres worn in tread

n/s front top strut mount slight lift

o/s front lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,655 miles

both front tyres worn in tread

n/s front top strut mount slight lift

o/s front lower arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,822 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 RXU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

CP52 RXU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is CP52 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 RXU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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