MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,249 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d clamp (2.4.G.2)
Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s rear (2.5.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1h)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front d clamp (2.4.G.2)
Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam n/s and o/s rear (2.5.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy corrosion on n/s front wing rear edge,
loud ceaking noise from steering rack area when steering rocked from left to right, requires further attention,
o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators and edge wear
slight corrosion on underside of vehicle
slight wear developing o/s/f lower arm bush
both front subframe turrets corroded
o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriating
uneven wear inner edge o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front subframe turrets corroded
o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriating
uneven wear inner edge o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering fluid leaking from steering rack, requires further attention
edge wear n/s/f tyre
o/s/f seat backing loose
o/s/f suspension creaking
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
uneven wear both front and n/s/r tyres
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
edge wear n/s/f tyre
o/s/f seat backing loose
o/s/f suspension creaking
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
uneven wear both front and n/s/r tyres
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
slight play in steering rack near side
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 TGJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2003.
Is CP53 TGJ safe to buy?
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