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CV53 LUW

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,053 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

bonnet hinge slightly siezed

Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight damage bulhead slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

bonnet hinge slightly siezed

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,949 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,949 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,668 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,991 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings whithin 30 cm of chassis leginner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,858 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,632 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 13,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LUW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

CV53 LUW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is CV53 LUW safe to buy?

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