MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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
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
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is CV53 GMU safe to buy?
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