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CP53 ELU

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ELU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 76,858 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,947 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,410 miles

o/s/f susp/arm bush split

slight cracking on s/wall on n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s st/rack[drum stick]

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,044 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in wall

Fail 8 Nov 2006 19,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in wall

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 ELU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP53 ELU, 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 CP53 ELU registered?

CP53 ELU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is CP53 ELU safe to buy?

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