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CV53 EOZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EOZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,177 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both nearside and offside top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outersill (6.1.B.2)

offside front headlamp aim not tested due to lamp not working

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 84,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,194 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,067 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 64,691 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 64,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,823 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,058 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre tread pattern out of shape.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,085 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EOZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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