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CV53 EBL

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2017 84,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by exhaust (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,729 miles

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 787,695 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear by axle mounts (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,590 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 29 May 2014 75,576 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,027 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,180 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,965 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 21,102 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s/f top mount

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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CV53 EBL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CV53 EBL, 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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CV53 EBL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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