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CV53 UTB

2003 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,407 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,643 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 84,643 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 82,441 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 78,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 78,101 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 72,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,625 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 63,625 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,896 miles

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

slight cossion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,072 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UTB is a 2003 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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