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CV53 WRK

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 70,484 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 64,527 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle eg,n/s/f o/s/f inner arches,floor areas

Fail 8 May 2012 64,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion on underside of vehicle eg,n/s/f o/s/f inner arches,floor areas

o/s/f bumper loose

Pass 12 May 2011 62,643 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

damage to body panel n/s/r

flakey corrosion on sill arae o/s/f . and floor araes underside of vehicle , chassiea areas , boot floor. inner arches . under front wheel arch areas

plastic covering arches

Pass 13 May 2010 57,676 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 57,586 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,429 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 45,428 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,662 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 WRK 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 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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

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

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