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CV53 PZT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,375 mi
Last recorded71,375 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 PZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,375 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 71,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside seat mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside seat mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,962 miles

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)

nearside front floor rusty

offside front floor rusty

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear chassis rail rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside front floor rusty

offside front floor rusty

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear chassis rail rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,923 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,923 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,155 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 38,163 miles

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

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

front brake pads nearing limit (2000m)

noise from gearbox (clutch worn?)

offside front outer sill corroding

oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas?

power steering rack area

slight distortion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,163 miles

front brake pads nearing limit (2000m)

noise from gearbox (clutch worn?)

offside front outer sill corroding

oil leaks from engine/gearbox areas?

power steering rack area

slight distortion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 17 Mar 2010 28,848 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

slight surface rust appearing in various areas of the underbody i.e rear inner sills, rear floors, front floors and front chassis.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,848 miles

slight distortion to nearside rear inner wheel rim

slight surface rust appearing in various areas of the underbody i.e rear inner sills, rear floors, front floors and front chassis.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 21,177 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,813 miles

nearside front wheel rim has slight dostortion

play to nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,295 miles

slight play in n/s top suspension mount

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 PZT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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