MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear inner wing holed
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside headlamp water in lens
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective pinch bolt (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear inner wing holed
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside headlamp water in lens
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
oil leak
slight play in nearside inner rack arm
slight play in offside inner rack arm
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
oil leak
slight play in nearside inner rack arm
slight play in offside inner rack arm
various underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted fouling tyre (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside outer sill slightly corroded
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f o/s/f flexi brake hoses splitting
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension bushes splitting
slight play n/s o/s/f top suspension mountings
advise n/s/f o/s/f inner pads worn close to 1.5 mm limit
n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated
ADVISE REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDEWALLS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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CV53 LUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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