MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/s number plate lamp dim.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/s number plate lamp dim.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine fan not working
heaters not working
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine fan not working
heaters not working
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 GMO is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GMO, 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 GMO is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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