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CP53 EWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,131 mi
Last recorded60,131 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 60,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,131 miles

Nearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusting

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,482 miles

both inner sills starting to rust

offsideouter sill starting to rust

Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,482 miles

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

both inner sills starting to rust

offsideouter sill starting to rust

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,820 miles

offside sill starting to rust

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

offside sill starting to rust

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,424 miles

Both front suspension top mounts wearing. Offside rear coil spring rusty.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement/wear in nearside and offside front top mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,135 miles

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

WEAR/MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,477 miles

MOVEMENT IN FRONT TOP MOUNTS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,248 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 19,248 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 EWJ registered?

CP53 EWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is CP53 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 EWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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