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CV53 EFJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,549 mi
Last recorded31,549 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 30,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mountings front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 30,566 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

advanced corrosion to the chassis box sections front floor area

advanced corrosion to the floors at front sub frame mountings

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,245 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than the nearside rear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion to the offside front and nearside front floors near front sub frame mountings

corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis legs near front sub frame mounting

corrosion to offside outer sill and offside rear outer sill in wheel arch area

wear to both front top suspension mountings

Fail 29 Aug 2018 30,245 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than the nearside rear

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion to the offside front and nearside front floors near front sub frame mountings

corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis legs near front sub frame mounting

corrosion to offside outer sill and offside rear outer sill in wheel arch area

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,041 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 31 Aug 2017 30,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers poor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Aug 2015 29,203 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,570 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,517 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,945 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 16,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre low on edge of tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,931 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on edge of tread

rear tyres perished

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 EFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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