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CP53 EWN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,809 mi
Last recorded34,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,975 miles

155 tyres on front axle/165 tyres fitted on rear axle

Oily presence on steering rack, no leak visible

Power steering reservoir over filled

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Oily presence on steering rack, no leak visible

Power steering reservoir over filled

Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot lock does not secure

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,186 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot lock does not secure

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 8 Apr 2010 27,222 miles

off side front lower wish bone rear bush starting to debond

rear brakes low efficency and not locked

slight play both front strut tops

Fail 8 Apr 2010 27,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front lower wish bone rear bush starting to debond

rear brakes low efficency and not locked

slight play both front strut tops

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,543 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 11,784 miles

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 EWN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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