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CV53 ECN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ECN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 75,215 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 75,096 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 65,944 miles

n/s/f floor/ chassis under vehicle excessively corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ inner flich behind shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs excessively worn

n/s and o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f floor/ chassis under vehicle excessively corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 51,750 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 51,732 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 45,822 miles

corrosion forming on the nearside front inner wheel arch not excessive at time of test

corrosion forming on the offside front inner wheel arch not excessive at time of test

Pass 23 May 2011 37,010 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 37,010 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,595 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,248 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 16,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,926 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 ECN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 CV53 ECN, 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 CV53 ECN registered?

CV53 ECN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CV53 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 ECN 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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