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CV53 LVF

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,889 mi
Last recorded47,889 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 LVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion general surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 47,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion general surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,986 miles

Oil leak ()

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2016 43,965 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil to floor holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,493 miles

wheel trims fitted

welding covered with under seal limiting checks

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front lower arm bushes perishing

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes slight play

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,492 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

fuel tank slightly corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

n/s & o/s front lower arm bushes perishing

n/s & o/s rear axle bushes slight play

rear axle slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,745 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,100 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 35,100 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,838 miles

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 9 Jan 2008 22,951 miles

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 16 Jan 2007 20,002 miles

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

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 LVF is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue 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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

CV53 LVF is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is CV53 LVF safe to buy?

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