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CU53 BWA

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 BWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,245 miles

Offside Front rack and pinion gaiter twisted.

advise play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint.

advise slight blow on exhaust front pipe flex.

advise tape on nearside front headlamp glass.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front rack and pinion gaiter twisted.

advise play in nearside inner rack and pinion joint.

advise tape on nearside front headlamp glass.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,144 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 58,144 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,798 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,443 miles

ANTI-FREEZE TEST INDICATES WEAK SOLUTION * -5 *

BRAKE FLUID TEST INDICATES AMBER

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight deterioration to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note exhaust showing corrison

Please note fuel filter showing corrison

Fail 8 Sep 2011 31,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note exhaust showing corrison

Please note fuel filter showing corrison

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,768 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 17,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,951 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 8,314 miles

all four tyres cracking in side walls and tread

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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CU53 BWA is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU53 BWA, 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 CU53 BWA registered?

CU53 BWA is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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