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CV53 ENE

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ENE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,655 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,870 miles

slight distortion nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,870 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight distortion nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,987 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,987 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 1,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,854 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 50,854 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,948 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 34,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 22,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ENE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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