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CV53 LWE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs rear corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,484 miles

Fuel hose chafing both front (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,388 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant low

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

engine coolant low

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2016 37,716 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front floor pan (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch/sill covered with tape appears corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 37,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed within 30cm seat frame which has seat buckle attatched (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front floor area rusted not holed at present

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separated from pin but no but excessive movement at present (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,938 miles

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar links rubbers deteriating

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,359 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,555 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,239 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 LWE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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