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CP53 URZ

2003 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,985 mi
Last recorded87,985 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 URZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 87,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,651 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 82,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise under body showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,559 miles

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

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

offside front tyre side wall split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,180 miles

surface rust on o/s outer sill at door corner

Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,502 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN /LIPPED

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,400 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 39,354 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,532 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,495 miles

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 URZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 URZ, 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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CP53 URZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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