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2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,672 mi
Last recorded59,672 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 USD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,630 miles

Central Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead. (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on rear outer and inner sills ..not severe enough to fail.

Fail 27 Oct 2017 59,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken at upper point (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner bead. (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on rear outer and inner sills ..not severe enough to fail.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,159 miles

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play

Adv front and rear brake flexis perished slightly

Adv front and rear coil springs coroded slightly

Adv front brake spdiscs low ,pads wearing

Adv slight corrosion on inner sills,floor pan,chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,564 miles

Adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills ,floor pan ,chassis.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,061 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 28,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 27,236 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 27,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,228 miles

offside rear coil spring broken at top

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,067 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,527 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 USD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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