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CV53 RSZ

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,140 mi
Last recorded51,140 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 51,140 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested offside rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported offside rear chassis end to boot floor rusted away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front chassis rusty

front chassis rusty

front floors rusty

front subframe mounts at chassis rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear inner wings rusted

rear pannel to chassis and boot floor end holed and corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,361 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both outer bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner wing penal (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner wing penal (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing wheel arch (5.2.6)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both outer bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,328 miles

Chassis rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Chassis rusty

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,374 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 36,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,773 miles

165/65/13 X 4

NS OUTER SILL S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF DROP HANGERS S/COO-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH'S S/CORR-PODOT

NSF A/R/B DROP LINK S/WEAR-PODOT

NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNTS-S/CORR

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/3/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,773 miles

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

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

165/65/13 X 4

NS OUTER SILL S/CORR-PODOT

NSF & OSF DROP HANGERS S/COO-PODOT

NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH'S S/CORR-PODOT

NSF A/R/B DROP LINK S/WEAR-PODOT

NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNTS-S/CORR

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/3/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,436 miles

S/CORR TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

165/65/13 X 4

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/3/12

S/CORR NSR INNER WHEEL ARCH--PODOT

S/CORR TO BOTH FRONT CHASIS AREAS

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 32,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/3/11

SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,708 miles

165/65/13 X4

OSF DOOR & WING DENTED

S/CORR @ FUEL FLAP

Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,708 miles

165/65/13 X4

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF DOOR & WING DENTED

S/CORR @ FUEL FLAP

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,625 miles

165/65/13 X4

VEHICLE PRESENTED -NEW TOP STRUT MOUNT KITS & FULL SERVICE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO TEST..

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,733 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 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

CV53 RSZ is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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