MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle corroded
Both rear chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody and chassis corrosion
NSR sill shows signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Both rear chassis corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
General underbody and chassis corrosion
NSR sill shows signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion developing on underside
front and centre exhaust shields loose ;
offside headlight slightly condensated
rear structures behind bumper rusty n/s and o/s = toe eye and exhaust mounting
Nearside Rear Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by reel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion developing on underside
front and centre exhaust shields loose ;
offside headlight slightly condensated
rear structures behind bumper rusty n/s and o/s = toe eye and exhaust mounting
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
offside rear chassis corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear chassis corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
nearside outer sill corroding
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component 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 outer sill corroding
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front chassis legs corroding.
Front inner wheel arches corroding.
Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear chassis starting to corrode.
Both front brake hoses perishing
Centre exhaust front joint & mounting bracket corroding
Front brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front suspension lower arm rear bush starting to unbond
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Slight play in nearside front top suspension strut mounting
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight fluctuation in offside front brake reading
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV53 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 UTL, 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 UTL is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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