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CP53 TCZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,405 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,938 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,466 miles

front discs slight lip

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,051 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 TCZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

Is CP53 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 TCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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