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CV52 EWC

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,057 mi
Last recorded36,057 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 EWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 36,057 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel possible front pads cant see wheel trim in the way (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,527 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank filler pipe neck deteriorating

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 25,227 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,700 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,349 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,130 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 9,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 6,203 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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CV52 EWC is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV52 EWC, 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 CV52 EWC registered?

CV52 EWC is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is CV52 EWC safe to buy?

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