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CP53 OFM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,750 mi
Last recorded47,750 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,750 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s door pillar/sill.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,739 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s door pillar/sill.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,883 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis and floors

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,680 miles

corrosion to outer and inner sills

Fail 25 Oct 2014 42,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to outer and inner sills

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,356 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 39,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,561 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,515 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,698 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 11,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,987 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 OFM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

CP53 OFM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is CP53 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 OFM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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