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CV53 ZZJ

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,622 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X FRONT INNER FLITCH AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT

2 X O/SILL H/S/CORR-PODOT

2 X T/S/MOUNT S/WEAR -LIFT-PODOT

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT

OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

S/CORR AT AROUND F/CAP AREA

Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,622 miles

165/65/13 X 4

2 X FRONT INNER FLITCH AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT

2 X O/SILL H/S/CORR-PODOT

2 X T/S/MOUNT S/WEAR -LIFT-PODOT

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH TORN-SPLITS (8.2.2)

NSR & OSR INNER SILL AREAS H/S/CORR-PODOT

OSF FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

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

S/CORR AT AROUND F/CAP AREA

Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,875 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,879 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,892 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 41,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 29,748 miles

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)

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 ZZJ is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

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

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