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CP53 AHO

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 AHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,972 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,646 miles

Corrosion in front exhaust section

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

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,646 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Corrosion in front exhaust section

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

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,721 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle and sills freshly undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle and sills freshly undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 63,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,404 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,178 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,050 miles

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

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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CP53 AHO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP53 AHO, 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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CP53 AHO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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