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CV53 LSE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,129 mi
Last recorded70,129 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed re-routed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing heavy on inner edge, advise change now.

whole underside of vehicle covered in mud/cement compound

Pass 6 Sep 2014 65,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,426 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,751 miles

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

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

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

both front and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

slite brake imbalance on front

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,116 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,116 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre and leaking air

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,730 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,580 miles

nail in nearsdie rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,560 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 LSE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

CV53 LSE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CV53 LSE safe to buy?

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