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CP53 USC

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear on the underside of the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear on the underside of the car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 64,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 64,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,079 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,624 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,621 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,906 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,333 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,598 miles

both rear inner and outer tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2011 33,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,471 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,457 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 USC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 USC, 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 USC registered?

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

Is CP53 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 USC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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