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CP53 UOX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,213 mi
Last recorded90,213 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,213 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

drivers seatbelt slight fraying

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

nearside and ofside inner sill by rear beam mounts corroded

nearside reg plate light dull

rear brake application uneven

Fail 3 Nov 2012 79,476 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

drivers seatbelt slight fraying

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front floors starting to corrode

nearside and ofside inner sill by rear beam mounts corroded

nearside reg plate light dull

rear brake application uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,402 miles

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

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

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

some rust in sills and floors.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 69,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

some rust in sills and floors.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 60,191 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,091 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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 UOX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX registered?

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

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