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CP53 OEV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,766 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,955 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,079 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,523 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 OEV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

CP53 OEV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CP53 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 OEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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