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CV53 EBM

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet stay missing = marks on windscreen from old wipers = steering wheel rubbing couling = engine oil leaks = n/s/f drop link worn/play = some corrosion n/s/r inner sill

spare tyre punctured = both front top strut mountings worn/play

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,388 miles

bonnet stay missing = marks on windscreen from old wipers = steering wheel rubbing couling = engine oil leaks = n/s/f drop link worn/play = some corrosion n/s/r inner sill

spare tyre punctured = both front top strut mountings worn/play

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,592 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on dash.

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

Inside boot srea is rusted and holed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2013 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine management light on dash.

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

Inside boot srea is rusted and holed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2012 58,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear side light dim.

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear side light dim.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,018 miles

Engine management light on dash.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 51,939 miles

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

Engine management light on dash.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 45,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash.

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 38,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 38,916 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,618 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,618 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2007 23,874 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,874 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2006 18,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 18,382 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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CV53 EBM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EBM, 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 EBM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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