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CP53 TCK

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,110 mi
Last recorded74,110 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner sill corrosion

n/s/f perished

o/s inner sill corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,509 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,184 miles

Near side rear brake lightly binding

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 57,184 miles

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

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

Near side rear brake lightly binding

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 51,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,271 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,031 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 TCK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange 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 TCK, 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 TCK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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