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CP53 EWF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,588 mi
Last recorded49,588 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, to rear of mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of permitted movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mount area, to rear of mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment on limit of permitted movement (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,648 miles

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

under side of vehicle under-sealed

Fail 22 Apr 2016 42,648 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under side of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 49,951 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,875 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,801 miles

o/s/rear upper chassis by beam axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 23,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2008 14,683 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,683 miles

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

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

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 12,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 EWF 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 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 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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