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CP53 EWU

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,399 mi
Last recorded52,399 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os front, front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,929 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,514 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,867 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 37,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,054 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,507 miles

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

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

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 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

CP53 EWU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CP53 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 EWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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