MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
CO reading fluctuated during emission test procedure,may indicate poor service item condition or catalytic convertor not functioning properly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
drivers door badly dented
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
CO reading fluctuated during emission test procedure,may indicate poor service item condition or catalytic convertor not functioning properly
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
drivers door badly dented
advise strong front brake discs badly worn/pitted
all over panel/paint damage
eml illuminated on dash
movement in both rear top shock mounts
movement in front top shock mounts
movement in rear axle bush's
outer sills blisterd,corroded and weak
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
eml illuminated on dash
all over panel/paint damage
advise strong front brake discs badly worn/pitted
movement in both rear top shock mounts
movement in front top shock mounts
movement in rear axle bush's
outer sills blisterd,corroded and weak
Both sills corroded
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both sills corroded
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 hub caps fitted
2 rear child seats fitted
eng oil on min
hand brake req att soon
play n/s front top suspension mounting
wipers req
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
2 hub caps fitted
2 rear child seats fitted
eng oil on min
hand brake req att soon
play n/s front top suspension mounting
wipers req
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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 NWK is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black 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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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