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CU53 EWF

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,981 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill assy corroded front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor assy (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor assy (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis assy (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

both front wheel rims slightly out of shape

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle (2.4.F.3)

both front wheel rims slightly out of shape

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2016 76,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on inside of road wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front split pin missing from track rod end

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front seats have slight movement in the backrests

in car head lamp adjustment set back to zero

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,766 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 58,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,169 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,384 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,886 miles

TWO FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

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 EWF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU53 EWF, 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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CU53 EWF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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