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CV53 ENK

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,022 mi
Last recorded77,022 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ENK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,022 miles

heavy under seal under car

e m light on

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subfram mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ends sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)

all repairs coverd heavy underseal and sealer

corrosion showing on all repairs

Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subfram mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ends sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)

corrosion showing on all repairs

e m light on

heavy under seal under car

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,012 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

misfire lead 4

underside heavy underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e m light on dash

heavy corrosion both subframe supports front and rear axel ends both sides

heavy corrosion rear wheel /chassie both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,784 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,765 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 59,917 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,033 miles

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

offside front bottom suspension arm bush deterioated

Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,027 miles

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

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

offside front bottom suspension arm bush deterioated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,037 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,106 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 ENK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ENK, 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 ENK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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