MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,923 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (drum stick) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 USE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 USE, 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 USE registered?
CP53 USE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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