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CP53 TBV

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,588 mi
Last recorded53,588 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2016 53,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to rear panel

engine oil leak

nearside A pillar corroded

rear axle bushes have play

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,971 miles

Nearside A pillar corroded outside failable areas.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,971 miles

Nearside A pillar corroded outside failable areas.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,289 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear bush of offside front lower suspension arm separating from bonding.

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 32,289 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Rear bush of offside front lower suspension arm separating from bonding.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,727 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

corrosion in variuos places

nearside front wheel damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,232 miles

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion in various places

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 3 Nov 2011 15,606 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe cracking

offside wishbone starting to seperate

Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,982 miles

marks on car

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,695 miles

offside3 front flexi cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2007 8,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,310 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 TBV is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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