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CV53 ZYD

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,502 mi
Last recorded71,502 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,502 miles

Power steering fluid leak

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering fluid leak

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,283 miles

both sills have corroded areas

end of offside rear chassis leg corroded

nearside front brake flexy perished

nearside front tyre 1.8mm

nearside rear axle bush deteriated

offside front tyre 1.8mm

power steering pipes corroded/damp

Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both sills have corroded areas

end of offside rear chassis leg corroded

nearside front brake flexy perished

nearside front tyre 1.8mm

nearside rear axle bush deteriated

offside front tyre 1.8mm

power steering pipes corroded/damp

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,622 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,753 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,812 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,885 miles

Offside rear tyre slight splits in outer side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 28,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,144 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 18,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,695 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 8,199 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,605 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 ZYD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

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

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