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CP52 RXY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,511 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion offside sill area

Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion offside sill area

Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,225 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

p.a.s pipes slightly corroded near underside front cross

Fail 5 Sep 2011 52,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

p.a.s pipes slightly corroded near underside front cross

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding of both rear wheels

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight binding of both rear wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,973 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,973 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,148 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,223 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 32,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RXY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 RXY, 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 RXY registered?

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

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