MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management light on
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAIN CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE FLOOR (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MAIN CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Outer 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Outer 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
coolant level low
engine management light on
offside rear tyre perished sidewall damaged
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre perished
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light on
offside rear tyre perished
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
engine management light on
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)
engine management light on
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
egine management light on
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
free play in top suspension mounts (front).check with local ford dealer
n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge
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CP53 ERO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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