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CP53 UPG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,592 mi
Last recorded65,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,592 miles

CORROSION ON FRT AND REAR CHASSIS/BODY SECTIONS--FRT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,652 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--CORROSION FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS AND FLOORS--SMALL DENTS IN BOTH NEARSIDE WHEELS

Fail 20 Aug 2013 64,652 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)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--CORROSION FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS AND FLOORS--SMALL DENTS IN BOTH NEARSIDE WHEELS

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,697 miles

front brake disc,s corroded , both outer sills corroded , both floor & chassis corroded front to rear .

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,901 miles

O/S/F WING LINER LOOSE--FRT DISCS CORRODED--N/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,901 miles

O/S/F WING LINER LOOSE--FRT DISCS CORRODED--N/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,452 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--FRT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED--FRT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLIT

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,920 miles

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING RACK -- CLICKING FROM O/S/R DRUM WHEN SPUN -- SLIGHT JUDDER N/S/F BRAKE

Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING RACK -- CLICKING FROM O/S/R DRUM WHEN SPUN -- SLIGHT JUDDER N/S/F BRAKE

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,312 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 42,312 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,768 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack

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 UPG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPG, 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 UPG registered?

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

Is CP53 UPG safe to buy?

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