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CV53 LUY

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,495 mi
Last recorded55,495 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

inner and outer sill panels corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,798 miles

Front slight play In both front suspension top mount bush's

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheel rims on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight travel to foot brake

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Fail 6 Sep 2018 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush completely d bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play In both front suspension top mount bush's

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age related cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheel rims on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight travel to foot brake

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,132 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm, inner, forward mounting bush perished and has slight movement

Rear inner sills, Rear chassis sections, front sub-frame mounting areas and both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

Uneven wear on all 4 tyres, Wearing low on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2017 44,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm, inner, forward mounting bush perished and has slight movement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear inner sills, Rear chassis sections, front sub-frame mounting areas and both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion.

Uneven wear on all 4 tyres, Wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,703 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

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

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,893 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

age cracking to o/s/r tyre

exhaust system corroded

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,429 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,814 miles

both inner rear wheel arches corroded may need attention soon

o/s/f lower arm inner bush starting to unbond

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,224 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

dampness to pas pump

handbrake travel high

slight damage to both rear inner wheel rims

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,224 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

dampness to pas pump

handbrake travel high

slight damage to both rear inner wheel rims

small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 27,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

general corrosion to sills

Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn

general corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise tracking

both front tyres close to limit on edges

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all inner wheel rims dented

chips in windscreen

movement in all suspension top mountings

Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,760 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

high handbrake travel

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,975 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 LUY is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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