MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel arch lining loose/unclipped
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside outer sill has slight surface corrosion
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
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished
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
slight play in front strutt tops
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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CU53 GSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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