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CP53 LXE

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,541 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,074 miles

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)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,429 miles

valve cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 29 Dec 2011 66,429 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split

fuel filter corroded

horn inop

valve cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,544 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,431 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 29,009 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 22,560 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 LXE 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 75%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

CP53 LXE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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