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CV53 LWJ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,707 mi
Last recorded67,707 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,707 miles

both front outer sills corroding

offside rear tyre getting low

surface corrosion to rear floor and nearside rear inner sill

Fail 3 Dec 2011 67,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front outer sills corroding

offside rear tyre getting low

surface corrosion to rear floor and nearside rear inner sill

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,388 miles

battery light on dash display..

offside front bottom arm back bush wearing..

offside rear tyre, nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls..

slight play in both front top suspension bushers..

Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

battery light on dash display..

offside front bottom arm back bush wearing..

offside rear tyre, nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls..

slight play in both front top suspension bushers..

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,222 miles

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

battery light on

nsr tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

osr tyre perished

Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,933 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut in nsf tyre side wall

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,405 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 LWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

CV53 LWJ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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