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CP53 URY

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 URY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

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

vehicle as corrosion underside

Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,417 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nsf tyre feathered and is on limit

scraping damage ns outer sill

undersills corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mil light on

scraping damage to ns outer sill

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine mil light on

scraping damage to ns outer sill

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,300 miles

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

engine mil light on

rear coil springs have slight corrosion

slight movement in top mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2012 61,300 miles

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

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

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

engine mil light on

rear coil springs have slight corrosion

slight movement in top mounts

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,410 miles

both front tyres feathering and near to limits

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,680 miles

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 URY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URY, 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 URY registered?

CP53 URY is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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