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CP53 UOB

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,040 mi
Last recorded62,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,040 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodywork around fuel filler (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 62,040 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bodywork around fuel filler (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,987 miles

Corrosion noted around axle mount are but not excessive or holed

Corrosion noted on nearside outer sill but not excessive or holed

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 54,972 miles

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

Corrosion noted around axle mount are but not excessive or holed

Corrosion noted on nearside outer sill but not excessive or holed

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,025 miles

Corrosion noted in rear axle area

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,024 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Corrosion noted in rear axle area

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,497 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,497 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 43,305 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,843 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,843 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,004 miles

brake light on

Fail 11 Mar 2010 32,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

brake light on

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,384 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 19,384 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UOB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

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

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