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CV53 PGE

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 132,171 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 125,845 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 125,845 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,157 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 111,157 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,928 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear beam bushes worn

front brake discs pitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,666 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear beam bushes worn

front brake discs pitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,290 miles

front brake discs pitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

engine mount loose

inlet manifold mount bolt loose

Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on edge

engine mount loose

inlet manifold mount bolt loose

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,875 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR BROKEN.

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 41,820 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 PGE is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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