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CP53 TGK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 77,875 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR BUSH

UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Fail 22 Dec 2017 77,875 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR BUSH

UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS RUSTY

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,647 miles

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR TYRES CRACKING AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SILL AND UNDERBODY RUSTY

Fail 5 Dec 2016 72,625 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED X 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR TYRES CRACKING AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SILL AND UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,105 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear tyres cracking and out of shape

underbody rust

Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking and out of shape

underbody rust

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underbody rusty

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underbody rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,951 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 55,801 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,846 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,628 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,628 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,160 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TGK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

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

Is CP53 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 TGK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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