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CP53 ENC

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,681 mi
Last recorded55,681 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 ENC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,681 miles

o/s + n/s undersills corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriated

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

wiper grazes to screen

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,681 miles

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

o/s + n/s undersills corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f lower arm bushes deteriated

o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

wiper grazes to screen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,162 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 42,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2012 42,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,034 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 36,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 29,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,853 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully inspect seat belt

Fail 22 Jan 2009 20,853 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully inspect seat belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,670 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,268 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 11,265 miles

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

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 ENC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP53 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

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

Is CP53 ENC safe to buy?

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