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CV53 LUD

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 98,341 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 92,081 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing holed

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside headlamp water in lens

Fail 31 Oct 2016 84,353 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,197 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,017 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,019 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,015 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,083 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,094 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,970 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,902 miles

n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension bushes splitting

slight play n/s o/s/f top suspension mountings

Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,183 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f inner pads worn close to 1.5 mm limit

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,730 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,019 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 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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