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CV53 WPX

2003 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,650 mi
Last recorded56,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,650 miles

o/s fron twishbone rear bush minor deterioration, play in front top mounts at limit, play in rear top mounts, multi guards fitted, n/s rear wheel buckled, o/s front tyre uneven wear to inner edge

surface corrosion to floor seams, undersills, rear chassis

Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s fron twishbone rear bush minor deterioration, play in front top mounts at limit, play in rear top mounts, multi guards fitted, n/s rear wheel buckled, o/s front tyre uneven wear to inner edge

surface corrosion to floor seams, undersills, rear chassis

Pass 5 Jan 2009 47,296 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 47,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 45,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 36,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S REAR ROAD EHEEL

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 13 Oct 2007 36,850 miles

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S REAR ROAD EHEEL

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,181 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 WPX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV53 WPX registered?

CV53 WPX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is CV53 WPX safe to buy?

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