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CV53 URW

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,931 mi
Last recorded62,931 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,007 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

spare wheel carrier rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,917 miles

Gear box end plate rusty & leaking

Surface corrosion n/s bed mounting area, front & rear chassis, rear of front arch liners & floor.

WELDING REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Gear box end plate rusty & leaking

Surface corrosion n/s bed mounting area, front & rear chassis, rear of front arch liners & floor.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,228 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Slight drag o/s rear wheel

Surface corrosion both front & rear chassis rails

Surface corrosion both rear benches

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s floors

Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S mirror glass cracked

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

Slight drag o/s rear wheel

Surface corrosion both front & rear chassis rails

Surface corrosion both rear benches

Surface corrosion n/s & o/s floors

Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,250 miles

Both rear brake valves rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Surface corrosion front suspension bed mountings, sill & rear chassis

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,793 miles

front, inner brake pads seem low

service corrosion front suspension bed mountings, rear chassis & sills

Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,737 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,173 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,874 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 URW is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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