MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion on both sills
n/s wishbone rear bush splitting
n/s/r light lense damage
rear number plate
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch excessive corroded 30cm within seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill hole (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened bush excessive split (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder zone a (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch corroded/outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging down center mirror (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bush starting to split (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
both rear panel loose/insecure
exhaust system corroded in places
front brake disc look worn
nearside rear lamp lens cracked
rear number plate cracked
strong advise nearside rear near petrol cap area excessive corroded
various area under vehicle corroded
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded in places
coolant level low
exhaust system heavily corroded in places
front brake discs worn and discoloured
play in both front top suspension mounts
rear wiper blade rubber worn away
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded in places
coolant level low
exhaust system heavily corroded in places
front brake discs worn and discoloured
play in both front top suspension mounts
rear wiper blade rubber worn away
STRONGLY ADVISE nearside front tyre worn approx 2mm and excessively scrubbing inner edge close to exposing cords
STRONGLY ADVISE offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm and excessively scrubbing inner edge close to exposing cords
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)
air box insecure
both bottom rear sill corroded
both front bottom wishbone very slight play
both front tyres inner edge worn
exhaust pipe / hanger corroded
fuel filter corroded
handbrake cable corroded
n/s/f wiper blade end torn
n/s/r position lamp lens slight damage
n/s/r steel rim inner face bent
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
air box insecure
both bottom rear sill corroded
both front bottom wishbone very slight play
both front tyres inner edge worn
exhaust pipe / hanger corroded
fuel filter corroded
handbrake cable corroded
n/s/f wiper blade end torn
n/s/r position lamp lens slight damage
n/s/r steel rim inner face bent
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to offside rear inner sill
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
no spare wheel
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
no spare wheel
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CV53 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 ZZX, 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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CV53 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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