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CP52 RYT

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,948 miles

Front floor pans corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,243 miles

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Drivers side rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,242 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Drivers side rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2011 75,159 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,612 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear off on outer edge

o/s/r brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,258 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,385 miles

rear number plate broken

Fail 21 Jun 2008 50,385 miles

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

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

rear number plate broken

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 30,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,120 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 RYT 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 68.8%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

CP52 RYT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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