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CV53 TBX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rack end play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rack end play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,084 miles

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

offside inner steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,445 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,695 miles

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

no spare tyre

screen has small crack outside swept area

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,476 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 6,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

slight play on offside steering arm

Pass 18 May 2007 4,774 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 TBX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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