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CV53 LSN

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,658 mi
Last recorded47,658 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,658 miles

both front tyres edge wear

engine oil leak

slight wear on both front top strut mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2014 47,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres edge wear

engine oil leak

slight wear on both front top strut mounts

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,160 miles

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,446 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 39,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,862 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,083 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 32,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,703 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,989 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,392 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 LSN is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSN, 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 LSN registered?

CV53 LSN is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CV53 LSN safe to buy?

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