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CW52 DXT

2003 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,751 mi
Last recorded46,751 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 DXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,751 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,901 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

offside front sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,844 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished (8 years old)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear tyre badly perished (8 years old)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,835 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear tyre badly perished (8 years old)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear tyre badly perished (8 years old)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 42,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,774 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,912 miles

moderate surface corrosion to near side and offside front flexible brake hose ferrules

near side and offside rear axle beam bushs bonding starting to seperate

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,493 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)

damage to screen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,493 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)

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

damage to screen

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,899 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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CW52 DXT is a 2003 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CW52 DXT, 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 CW52 DXT registered?

CW52 DXT is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is CW52 DXT safe to buy?

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