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CV53 NWZ

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,372 mi
Last recorded43,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all welding covered with underseal

n/s rear inner arches corroding

o/s rear inner arches corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2015 43,370 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all welding covered with underseal

engine missfire

n/s rear inner arches corroding

o/s rear inner arches corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,168 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all welding covered with underseal

excessively corroded underneath

Fail 16 Sep 2014 41,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre walls perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,499 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

corrosion on front chassis leg on both sides

drivers side sill has excess corrosion but not weakened by it

Fail 3 Sep 2013 37,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on both rear subframe mounting points on both sides

corrosion on front chassis leg on both sides

drivers side sill has excess corrosion but not weakened by it

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,696 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,678 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 26,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 21,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,619 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 NWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

CV53 NWZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is CV53 NWZ safe to buy?

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