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CU53 FPF

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2016 102,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor X2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,364 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,891 miles

corrosion of both outer sill

Fail 10 Mar 2014 96,891 miles

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

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

corrosion of both outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,752 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,752 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,753 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,573 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,302 miles

Advise on brake pedal travel

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre is perished

Advise on slight brake judder from both front brakes

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,302 miles

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

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

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

Advise on brake pedal travel

Advise on nail in o/s/r tyre and tyre is perished

Advise on slight brake judder from both front brakes

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,520 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Advise on rear bush in n/s/f lower suspension arm starting to pull out

Advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm starting to pull out

Advise on wear to both front brake discs

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 FPF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

CU53 FPF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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