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CP53 SZV

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,771 mi
Last recorded63,771 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,771 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lots of welding all cover over

Fail 5 Feb 2025 63,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 51,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler cap corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 48,716 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch to sil corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 47,560 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 46,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 45,296 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,165 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 41,154 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,246 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,542 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 SZV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

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

Is CP53 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 SZV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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