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CV53 LWL

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 47,880 miles

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 47,880 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded tube nut corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

E.C.U. light on

both outer sills corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 43,063 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis corroded

both front floors corroded

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 43,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

both front chassis corroded

both front floors corroded

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,566 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread area.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,943 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 32,874 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

battery insecure

both outer sills and n/s rear inner wheel arch/ sill end corroded

coolant level low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 28,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,686 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

coolant level on minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,076 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 13,625 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 LWL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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