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CP53 OGM

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,270 mi
Last recorded60,270 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,270 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,665 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,613 miles

osr tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,240 miles

Oil leak

oil level over max

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,167 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 50,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,043 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 29,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 19,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 16,405 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 OGM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OGM, 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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CP53 OGM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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