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CU53 GSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,145 mi
Last recorded77,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,145 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill by subframe mounting not considered excessive

Corrosion to nearside rear sill sill near suspension mounting not considered excessive

Nearside front bumper/wheel arch liner loose-unclipped

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear number plate cracked-unlikely to be misread

Fail 9 Jan 2018 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure track rod split pin incomplete (2.2.C.1g)

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner sill by subframe mounting not considered excessive

Corrosion to nearside rear sill sill near suspension mounting not considered excessive

Nearside front bumper/wheel arch liner loose-unclipped

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside bonnet hinge insecure

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear number plate cracked-unlikely to be misread

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,410 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch lining loose/unclipped

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch lining loose/unclipped

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,883 miles

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

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

plastic bumper front insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

plastic bumper front insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,563 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,563 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs have a lip forming on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2012 50,388 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2012 50,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside outer sill has slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,927 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,479 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,180 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,358 miles

slight play in front strutt tops

Fail 28 Apr 2008 17,319 miles

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)

slight play in front strutt tops

Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,588 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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CU53 GSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

CU53 GSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is CU53 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 GSZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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