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CV53 LVX

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,471 mi
Last recorded40,471 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,471 miles

N/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,080 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to N/s/f wing

Front brake pads getting low

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,421 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,185 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 13,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s rear

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 LVX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

CV53 LVX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is CV53 LVX safe to buy?

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