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CP53 TGJ

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,249 mi
Last recorded65,249 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,249 miles

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)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 65,248 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,753 miles

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 57,753 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,757 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 52,757 miles

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,

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,798 miles

both front subframe turrets corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriating

uneven wear inner edge o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2012 45,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,318 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 35,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,226 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 31,226 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,325 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 26,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,648 miles

slight play in steering rack near side

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 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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What year was CP53 TGJ registered?

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

Is CP53 TGJ safe to buy?

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