MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake fluid level low
front brake pads getting low
heavy wear showing on front brakes
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake fluid level low
front brake pads getting low
heavy wear showing on front brakes
slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut, top mountings
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut, top mountings
long travel on footbrake
n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished
slight movement in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings
brake warning light illuminated
long travel on handbrake
slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake warning light illuminated
long travel on handbrake
slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut top mountings
slight play in n/s and o/s front suspension strut, top mountings
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 LVU is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?
CV53 LVU is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.
Is CV53 LVU safe to buy?
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