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CP53 TDU

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,306 mi
Last recorded59,306 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,306 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch top holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x 2 holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear beam mounting point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brake pipe mounting point holed and corroded (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear beam mounting point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

excessive under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 56,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 56,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 53,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,153 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 45,033 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,656 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,473 miles

child seat.rear foot and hand u/bal.r wiper.gear stick.f discs minor.pads 1/2 worn only.v minor under body seams.nsr shock mnt compliance.r tyres cracking.ofc due.front wishbone rear bushes det`.minor play at osf.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 24,473 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat.rear foot and hand u/bal.r wiper.gear stick.f discs minor.pads 1/2 worn only.v minor under body seams.nsr shock mnt compliance.r tyres cracking.ofc due.front wishbone rear bushes det`.minor play at osf.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TDU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 TDU, 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 TDU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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