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CV53 NWT

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,992 mi
Last recorded56,992 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NWT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,992 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion evident to outer sills and floor pan areas

slight play in both suspension top mounts

Fail 13 Aug 2018 56,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion evident to outer sills and floor pan areas

slight play in both suspension top mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,097 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch chassis rail both (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 50,097 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch chassis rail both (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans both (2.4.A.3)

Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,937 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 40,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 25,900 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise some corrosion to floor around n/s and o/s of front subframe mounts.

power steering hose not secured n/s chassis.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise some corrosion to floor around n/s and o/s of front subframe mounts.

power steering hose not secured n/s chassis.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,195 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,341 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 20,341 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,467 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2009 19,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 18,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,633 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,538 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 16,538 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NWT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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