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CV53 PZR

2003 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,191 mi
Last recorded67,191 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,191 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,118 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 54,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 47,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,832 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 30,291 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 30,283 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,186 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight 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 28 Sep 2006 17,487 miles

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

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 PZR is a 2003 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

CV53 PZR is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CV53 PZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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