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CV53 WRG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,378 mi
Last recorded71,378 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,378 miles

Spare tyre defective

chassie corroded in places

fuel tank corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

rear tyres cracking on side walls

rear wiper det

Fail 1 Jul 2013 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

rear tyres cracking on side walls

rear wiper det

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassi corroded in prescribed & none prescribed areas all over

engine light on dash

fuel tank & fuel filter rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,412 miles

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

Engine manegment light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion on nearside door piller/nearside and offside rear chassis rails/cross members and all rear prescribed areas

Nearside and offside dip light patterns are shadowed

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

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

Some light corrosion to none prescribed areas

Some light corrosion to the front nearside and offside chassis rails and prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jun 2011 55,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine manegment light on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion on nearside door piller/nearside and offside rear chassis rails/cross members and all rear prescribed areas

NO WATER IN EXPANSTION BOTTLE

Nearside and offside dip light patterns are shadowed

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

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

Some light corrosion to none prescribed areas

Some light corrosion to the front nearside and offside chassis rails and prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,775 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jun 2009 37,194 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 19,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,345 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 WRG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WRG, 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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What year was CV53 WRG registered?

CV53 WRG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is CV53 WRG safe to buy?

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