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CP53 TEU

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crack (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 94,734 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced underneath corrded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch and sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crack (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inside sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ in engine bay has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 85,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill + inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel UJ in engine bay has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,541 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,541 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,670 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 60,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 53,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 53,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,897 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

offside front wheel rim damaged

slight bend in offside front anti roll bar link

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,897 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

offside front wheel rim damaged

slight bend in offside front anti roll bar link

vehicle corroded underneath in various places

wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,208 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,992 miles

Nearside front flexy brake pipe slight splitting/ cracking

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front flexy brake pipe slight cracking/ splitting

Fail 20 Dec 2010 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front flexy brake pipe slight splitting/ cracking

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front flexy brake pipe slight cracking/ splitting

Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,277 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 21,611 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 21,611 miles

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

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 TEU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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