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CV53 GMU

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 GMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,041 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 173,904 miles

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front wish bone bushes parted

no oil in engine topped to min for mot

parts of car corroded some close to excesive / front chassie legs appear corroded under arch covers

play at front top shock mounts close to excesive

signs of oil and coolant leaks on engine

slight earth rear lights

slight free play at steering wheel and spongy brake pedal

slight play at osr bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid contaminated

front discs worn

spare tyre bald

Fail 16 Sep 2011 51,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,634 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2008 37,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Sep 2008 37,363 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,685 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,685 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 24,109 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,109 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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 GMU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GMU, 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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What year was CV53 GMU registered?

CV53 GMU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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