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CP53 OEX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,696 mi
Last recorded45,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,696 miles

Battery held in by cable ties

Nearside Inner Sill and floor rusted

Nearside Outer Sill rusted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Chassis rusted

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

Offside Inner Sill and floor rusted

Offside Outer Sill rusted

Offside Rear Chassis rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,661 miles

body has corrosion in prescribed areas, suspension, seat belt mountings etc

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both front wiper blades ends split

Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,653 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

both front wiper blades ends split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,761 miles

both rear closing pannels rusty

both rear inner arches rusty

offside front floor rusty

offside rear chassis leg rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear closing pannels rusty

both rear inner arches rusty

offside front floor rusty

offside rear chassis leg rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,403 miles

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

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

tested wet damage to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,403 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

tested wet damage to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,430 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,537 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 15,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,231 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 OEX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

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

Is CP53 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 OEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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