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CP53 TCY

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,708 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

spare tyre defective - tread depth

Pass 5 May 2016 67,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,009 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front steering arm slight play

offside rear tyre getting low

rear axle bushes slightly weakened

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre low

offside front steering arm slight play

offside rear tyre getting low

rear axle bushes slightly weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,419 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,815 miles

slight imbalance in o/s frnt brake disc

Fail 20 Dec 2011 51,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imbalance in o/s frnt brake disc

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,858 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 34,881 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,993 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 TCY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

CP53 TCY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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